It was narrated that Anas bin Malik said:
"The Messenger of Allah said: 'Allah has His own people among mankind.' They said: 'O Messenger of Allah, who are they?' He said: 'The people of the Qur'an, the people of Allah and those who are closest to Him.'"
English reference: Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 215
Arabic reference: Book 1, Hadith 220