It is narrated from Hazrat Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) that a man submitted in the presence of the Messenger of Allah, "O Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him)! A man loves a people but does not reach their deeds, so what is the ruling?" The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, "A person will be with those whom he loves." After narrating this hadith, Hazrat Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) used to say, "O Allah! We love You and Your Messenger."