Hazrat Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: When Allah loves a servant, He calls out to Jibreel (peace be upon him) and says, "Allah loves so-and-so, so you also love him." Thus, Jibreel (peace be upon him) also loves him. Then he announces in the heavens that "Allah loves so-and-so, so you also love him." Consequently, the inhabitants of the heavens also begin to love him, and in this way, he attains acceptance on the face of the earth as well.

Hazrat Anas bin Malik (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that a man asked the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him): O Messenger of Allah! When will the Hour (Day of Judgment) be established? The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) asked: What have you prepared for it? He replied: I have not prepared for it many prayers, fasts, or charities, but I love Allah and His Messenger. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: You will be with those whom you love.

Hazrat Abu Musa Ash'ari (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that it was said to the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), "A person loves a group of people but has not been able to meet them?" The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "A person is with those whom he loves."