It is narrated from Hazrat Ibn Mughaffal that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Fear Allah regarding my companions, do not make them a target of criticism after me. Whoever loves them, loves them because of my love, and whoever hates them, hates them because of his hatred for me. Whoever hurts them, hurts me, and whoever hurts me, hurts Allah. Allah will soon seize him.