Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah 34279 — The virtues of Ali bin Abi Talib

Abu Ishaq (may Allah have mercy on him) said that Sayyiduna Jabalah (may Allah be pleased with him) said: When the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) did not take part in an expedition, he would bestow his weapons upon Sayyiduna Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) or Sayyiduna Usamah (may Allah be pleased with him).