It is reported in the Sahīh through more than one chain of transmission that the Prophet (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) said:

“Allah has taken me as an intimate friend, just as He took Abraham as an intimate friend.”

In the two Sahīhs, he said:

“Whoever possesses three qualities will taste the sweetness of faith: that Allah and His Messenger are dearer to him than all else; that he loves a person solely for Allah’s sake; and that he hates returning to disbelief, after Allah has rescued him from it, as much as he hates being thrown into the Fire.”

It is also reported from him (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) in the two Sahīhs:

“And it is known that he said: ‘By Him in Whose hand is my soul, none of you believes until I am dearer to him than his child, his father, and all mankind.’”

In the Sahīh, ʿUmar (may Allah be pleased with him) said:

“By Allah, O Messenger of Allah,