It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him and his family) said: Send blessings upon me, for indeed it is a means of purification for you, and ask Allah the Exalted to grant me al-Wasilah, for it is the highest rank in Paradise. Only one person will attain it, and I hope that I will be that person.