Salim bin Abdullah narrates from his father, Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Umar (may Allah be pleased with them both), that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said from the pulpit: "If you criticize his (Usamah bin Zaid's) leadership, then it would mean that you had also criticized his father's leadership before this. By Allah! He (Zaid) was born for this (position). By Allah! He is the most beloved of people to me. By Allah! This (Usamah) was born for this (leadership). By Allah! After Zaid, he is the most beloved of people to me. I advise you regarding him; indeed, he is among your righteous people."