Abdullah bin Umar reported,

The Prophet ﷺ appointed Usama to a position of command, and people criticized the choice. So the Prophet ﷺ said, "I have heard that you have spoken against Usama. Indeed, he is among the dearest of people to me."

Bukhari 4468

Sahih

حدثنا أبو عاصم الضحاك بن مخلد عن الفضيل بن سليمان حدثنا موسى بن عقبة

عن سالم عن أبيه

استعمل النبي ﷺ أسامة فقالوا فيه فقال النبي ﷺ قد بلغني أنكم قلتم في أسامة وإنه أحب الناس إلي

البخاري 4468صحيح
Contents
Reference
Commentary
Ayat
Collection
Sahih Bukhari
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Expeditions
Chapter
Prophet ﷺ sending Usama bin Zayd during his illness in which he passed away
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Darussalam 4468
Bukhari 4468