Sahih Muslim
Sahih Muslim Book 031, Hadith Number 5873.
Hadith Section/Book: Sahih Muslim Sahih Muslim Book 31. The Merits Of The Companions (PBUT) Of The Holy Prophet (PBUH)
Chapter : The merits of Abu Bakr Siddiq (Allah be pleased with him).
'Abdullah reported Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) as saying: If I were to choose as my bosom friend I would have chosen the son of Abu Quhafa (Abu Bakr) as my bosom friend.
'Abdullah reported Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) as saying: If I were to choose as my bosom friend I would have chosen the son of Abu Quhafa (Abu Bakr) as my bosom friend.