Abu Hurairah · Drawing close to Allah through obligations and voluntary deeds

The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said, "Verily Allah ta'ala has said: 'Whosoever shows enmity to a wali (friend) of Mine, then I have declared war against him. And My servant does not draw near to Me with anything more loved to Me than the religious duties I have obligated upon him. And My servant continues to draw near to me with nafil (supererogatory) deeds until I Love him. When I Love him, I…