«لوكنت متخذا خليلا لاتخذت أبا بكر خليلا ولكنه أخي وصاحبي وقد اتخذ الله صاحبكم خليلا»
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
"If I were to take anyone as a close friend, I would have taken Abu Bakr as a close friend; but he is my brother and my companion, and Allah has taken your companion as His Khalil."
Hadith Referenceصحیح الجامع الصغیر / حرف اللام / 5298
Hadith Gradingالألبانی:صحيح
Hadith Takhrij[م] عن ابن مسعود. المشكاة ٦٠١١، م ٧/١٠٨.