Explanation of the evidence that Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) is the leader of the God-fearing.

The Shaykh : We said: And the leader of the God-fearing. What is the evidence that Muhammad, the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him and his family), is the leader of the God-fearing? That is, whoever wants to be God-fearing, let him follow Muhammad. Please elaborate.
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The Shaykh : May Allah bless you. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: And the most God-fearing is the one who is followed. I ask Allah to make me and you among his followers, to gather us in his group, to give us drink from his pool, to include us in his intercession, and to grant us the meeting with him in the Gardens of Delight. Indeed, He is capable of all things.