Silsilah as-Sahihah 3420 — Qualities of Allah’s friends (Awliya)

It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Malik Ash'ari (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: "The best individuals of my Ummah are those who, when seen, remind one of Allah Almighty, and the worst individuals of my Ummah are the tale-bearers, those who create discord among friends, and those who lay the blame of sins upon the innocent (and chaste people)."