It is narrated from Sayyiduna Ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Every prophet had a friend (wali) from among the other prophets, and my friend is my father (ancestor) and the intimate friend of my Lord, Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him)." Then the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) recited this verse in full: «﴿إِنَّأَوْلَىالنَّاسِبِإِبْرَاهِيمَ . . . . .﴾ [آل عمران : 68]».
Hadith Referenceمسند احمد / مسند المكثرين من الصحابة / 3800
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