Narrated Salim's father: The Prophet appointed Usama as the commander of the troops (to be sent to Syria). The Muslims spoke about Usama (unfavorably ). The Prophet said, " I have been informed that you spoke about Usama. (Let it be known that ) he is the most beloved of all people to me."
Hadith Referenceصحيح البخاري / كتاب المغازي / 4468
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:أحاديث صحيح البخاريّ كلّها صحيحة