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Anas ibn Malik reported: Prophet Muhammad (s) said:
“No two persons love each other for the sake of Allah but that the better of the two is the one with the strongest love for one’s companion.” (Sahih Ibn Haban)
Many hadith describe the status of two people who love one another for the sake of Allah (swt), and describe the high position in Paradise which He (swt) has promised them and the great honour which He (swt) will bestow upon them on the Day of Resurrection.

Allah the Almighty will greet them on the Day of Resurrection and say to them: ´Where are those who loved one another for My glory. Today I will shade them in My shade on the Day when there is no shade but Mine.’ (Reported by Muslim)

What a magnificent honour and tremendous reward that will be bestowed upon those who truly loved one another for the sake of Allah, on that awesome Day! Allah will shelter them with His shade and upon whom He will shower His mercy and kindness.

The two who love one another for the sake of Allah, and not for the sake of anything else in this life which is filled with greed, desires and interests, is very difficult, and none can attain it except the one who is pure of heart, for whom this world is as nothing compared to the pleasure of Allah.

They both should treat one another as he or she would love to be treated. For whoever does not love for his brother or sister what he or she loves for themselves, their friendship is hypocrisy and it will be against them in the world and in the Hereafter.
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