It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah, may Allah be pleased with him, that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said: When you send blessings upon me, then also ask Allah to grant me the Station of Wasila. It was asked: O Messenger of Allah! What is Wasila? He, peace and blessings be upon him, said: It is a very exalted rank, which will be given to only one person in the entire creation; I hope that I will be that person.