“The revered companions, may Allah be pleased with all of them, are a luminous proof of the blessed character of the Holy Prophet(sa). Now, if someone was to disregard these proofs, then, in other words, he would be seeking to disregard the prophethood of the Holy Prophet(sa). Thus, only that person can truly value the Holy Prophet(sa), who values his revered companions. One who does not esteem the revered companions(ra) can never truly esteem the Holy Prophet(sa). Such a person would be making a false claim if he was to say, ‘I love the Holy Prophet(sa).’ it would be impossible for a person to love the Holy Prophet(sa) but to harbour enmity against his companions.” (Malfuzat, vol. 6, p. 278, 1985 UK)