Sayyiduna Abu Layla (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates: The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "I will give the banner to the man who loves Allah and His Messenger, and Allah and His Messenger love him." Then the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) called Sayyiduna Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) and gave the banner to him.
Al-Tabarani recorded it in al-Mu'jam al-Kabir and al-Mu'jam al-Awsat; its chain contains Dirar bin Surad, who is da'if (weak).
Hadith Referenceمجمع الزوائد ومنبع الفوائد / كتاب المناقب / 14715
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:إسنادہ ضعیف
Hadith Takhrij«أخرجه المعجم الكبير للطبراني برقم: 6421، وأخرجه المعجم الأوسط للطبراني برقم: 5785»