It is narrated from Saeed bin Wahb that Sayyiduna Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) invoked Allah as a witness before the people, so five or six companions stood up and testified that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) had said: "Whoever I am a friend to, Ali is also his friend."
Hadith Referenceالفتح الربانی / كتاب الخلافة والإمارة / 12311
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:صحیح
Hadith Takhrij«اسناده صحيح ، (انظر مسند أحمد ترقيم الرسالة: 23107 ترقیم بيت الأفكار الدولية: 23495»