Question
Kindly verify the authenticity of the following narration:
Love Allah for the favours that He grants you, love me for the love of Allah, and love the people of my house (Ahlu Bayt) for my love
Answer
Imam Tirmidhi (rahimahullah) has recorded the narration in question and has classified it as sound (hasan).
(Sunan Tirmidhi, Hadith: 3789)
And Allah Ta’ala Knows best
Answered by: Moulana Suhail Motala
Approved by: Moulana Muhammad Abasoomar
Checked by: Moulana Haroon Abasoomar