Narrated from Sayyiduna Abdullah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Indeed, every prophet has friends among the prophets, and among them, my friend is my father and my Lord’s intimate friend, Ibrahim (peace be upon him). Then the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) recited this verse: Indeed, the people who are nearest to Ibrahim are those who followed him, and this Prophet, and those who believe; and Allah is the Protector and Helper of the believers. (: Surah Aal-e-Imran: 68)