Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: A man set out to visit a brother of his for the sake of Allah; he lived in another village. Allah Almighty appointed an angel on his way. When he passed by him, the angel asked: Where are you intending to go? He replied: I intend to visit so-and-so. The angel asked: Is it because of some kinship between you? He replied: No. The angel asked: Is there any favor he has done for you for which you are going to him? He replied: No. He asked: Then why are you going to him? He replied: Indeed, I love him for the sake of Allah Almighty. The angel said: In fact, I am a messenger to you from Allah Almighty, and I have come to inform you that because of your love for that man, Allah Almighty also loves you.