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Hadith No: 1

Narrated `Abdullah bin `Umar:

Allah's Messenger (s.a.w.a.) sent troops appointed Usama bin Zaid as their commander. The people criticized his leadership. Allah's Messenger (s.a.w.a.) got up and said, "If you (people) are criticizing his (i.e. Usama's) leadership you used to criticize the leadership of his father before. By Allah, he (i.e. Zaid) deserved the leadership indeed, and he used to be one of the most beloved persons to me, and now this (i.e. his son, Usama) is one of the most beloved persons to me after him."

Reference: Saheeh al-Bukhari Book 64 Tradition No. 484
Hadith No: 2

Ibn 'Umar reported that Allah's Messenger (s.a.w.a.) sent an expedition and appointed Usama b. Zaid as its chief. The people objected to his command, whereupon Allah's Messenger (s.a.w.a.) stood up and said:

You object to his command and before this you objected to the command of his father (Zaid). By Allah, he was fit as the commander and he was one of the dearest of persons to me and after him, behold! this one (Usama) is one of the dearest of persons to me.

Reference: Saheeh Muslim Book 44 Tradition No. 94
Hadith No: 3
Ibn Hajar al-Asqalani - Fath al-Bari Sharh Sahih al-Bukhari - Book of Ghazawat (Military Expeditions)
Chapter on the Prophet's (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) sending of Usamah ibn Zayd (peace be upon him) during his illness in which he passed away
Volume: (8) - Page Number: (152)
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- His statement: (Chapter on the Prophet's (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) sending of Usamah ibn Zayd during his illness in which he passed away): .... And among those who were appointed with Usamah were many of the senior migrants and helpers, including Abu Bakr, Umar, Abu Ubaydah, Sa'd, Sa'id, Qatadah ibn al-Numan, and Salamah ibn Aslam. Some people spoke about this, including Uyayesh ibn Abi Ruba'iah al-Makhzumi, to whom Umar responded, and the Prophet (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) was informed. He then addressed the people with what is mentioned in this hadith.
Reference: Fath al-Baari fi Sharh Saheeh al-Bukhari Book 8
Hadith No: 4
Ibn Hajar al-Asqalani - Tuhdhib al-Tuhdhib - Letter Alif
Those Named Usama - 391: Usama ibn Zayd ibn Harithah ibn Sharahil al-Kalbi
Volume: (1) - Page Number: (208)
391 - Usama ibn Zayd ibn Harithah ibn Sharahil al-Kalbi, Abu Muhammad, and he is also called Abu Zayd, and other names are mentioned. His nickname was al-Hubb ibn al-Hubb, the freedman of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his holy progeny), and his mother was Umm Ayman, the caregiver of the Prophet (peace be upon him and his holy progeny). He narrated from the Prophet (peace be upon him and his holy progeny), from his father, and from Umm Salamah. His sons, al-Hasan and Muhammad, and Ibn Abbas, Abu Huraira, Kharib, Abu Uthman al-Nahdi, Amr ibn Uthman ibn Affan, Abu Wa'il, Amir ibn Sa'd, Urwah ibn al-Zubayr, and al-Hasan al-Basri narrated from him, though there is some disagreement about this, as well as al-Zubayqan ibn Amr ibn Umayyah al-Damri, although it is said that he did not meet him. A group of people was appointed by the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) to a military expedition that included Abu Bakr and Umar, but it did not set out until the Prophet (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) passed away. Abu Bakr then sent him to Syria.
Reference: Tazheeb al Tahzeeb Book 1
Hadith No: 5

Narrated Ibn 'Umar:

that the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w.a.) sent and army and put Usamah bin Zaid in charge of them. So the people contested his leadership, so the Prophet (s.a.w.a.) said: 'If you contest his leadership, then you did contest the leadership of his father before him. And indeed, by Allah, he was certainly fit for leadership, and he was of the most beloved of people to me, and this one is among the most beloved of people to me after him.'"

Reference: Sunan al-Tirmidhi Book 1/46 Tradition No. 3816
Hadith No: 6
Ibn Kathir - Al-Bidaya wa'l-Nihaya
Year Eleven of the Hijra - Events involving the illness of the Messenger (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) and his death
Volume: (8) - Page Number: (23)
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- .... Al-Bukhari said: Narrative chain (isnad) narrated to us by Isma'il, who said: Malik narrated to us, from Abdullah ibn Dinar, from Abdullah ibn Umar, that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) sent a military expedition and appointed Usama ibn Zayd as their leader. People criticized his leadership, and the Prophet (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) stood up and said: "If you criticize his leadership, you have been criticizing his father's leadership before. By God, he is indeed worthy of leadership and was one of the most beloved people to me. And this one is among the most beloved people to me after him." And Al-Tirmidhi narrated it from the hadith of Malik, saying: A صحيح حسن (authentic and good) hadith. Many of the notable individuals among the early emigrants (Muhajirin) and the Ansar were appointed in his army, with Umar ibn al-Khattab being one of the largest among them. Those who say that Abu Bakr was among them are mistaken. For the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) became seriously ill, and the army of Usama was encamped at the Jurf. The Prophet (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) had instructed Abu Bakr to lead the people in prayer, as will be mentioned, so how could he be in the army while being the Imam of the Muslims by the permission of the Messenger, from the Lord of the Worlds?
Reference: Al-Bidaayah wa al-Nihaayah Book 8
Hadith No: 7
Ibn Kathir - Al-Bidaya wa'l-Nihaya - Year Eleven of the Hijra
Chapter on His Male and Female Slaves, and Mention of His Servants, Secretaries, and Trustworthy Ones
Volume: (8) - Page Number: (251)
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- .... And he died while commanding a large army of them, including Umar ibn al-Khattab, and it is said, Abu Bakr al-Siddiq. This is considered weak because the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) appointed him to lead the prayer. So, when the Prophet (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) passed away, and Usama's army was encamped at al-Jurf, as we mentioned earlier, Abu Bakr was released from Usama to allow Umar ibn al-Khattab to stay with him for guidance. He allowed this to him.
Reference: Al-Bidaayah wa al-Nihaayah Book 8
Hadith No: 8
Ibn Kathir - Al-Sirah al-Nabawiyyah - The Year Eleven of the Hijrah began, and this year started with the noble Prophetic household firmly established in the purified Prophetic city, returning from the Farewell Pilgrimage.
Volume: (4) - Page Number: (441)
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- .... And al-Tirmidhi narrated it from the hadith of Malik and said: A sound and good hadith. Many of the major figures among the early immigrants and the Ansar were appointed in his army, and one of the largest of them was Umar ibn al-Khattab. Those who say that Abu Bakr was among them are mistaken, for the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) was severely afflicted by illness, and Usamah's army was encamped at the Jurf, and the Prophet (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) had instructed Abu Bakr to lead the people in prayer, as will be mentioned. How could he be in the army while he is the imam of the Muslims by the command of the Messenger (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) from the Lord of the worlds? Even if it were assumed that he had been appointed with them, the legislator had excluded him from among them by explicitly naming him for the leadership in prayer, which is the greatest pillar of Islam. Then, when he (the Prophet) passed away, the Siddeeq (Abu Bakr) released Umar ibn al-Khattab from Usamah, and he was permitted to stay with the Siddeeq, while the Siddeeq carried out Usamah's army.
Reference: Al-Seerah al-Nabawiyyah Book 4
Hadith No: 9
Ibn Kathir - Al-Sirah al-Nabawiyyah - Chapter on Mentioning His Male and Female Slaves, His Servants, Secretaries, and Trustworthy Ones
Volume: (4) - Page Number: (616/617)
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- .... Usamah ibn Zayd ibn Harithah, Abu Zayd al-Kalbi .... The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) appointed him in the last days of his life, and he was then eighteen or nineteen years old, and he died while he was the commander of a large army that included Umar ibn al-Khattab and it is said, Abu Bakr al-Siddiq and he was inexperienced because the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) had appointed him for the position of leadership.... For this reason, Umar ibn al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him) would not encounter Usamah except to say to him: Peace be upon you, O commander. And when the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) appointed him with a command flag, some people criticized his leadership, so the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) stood and addressed the people, saying: If you criticize his leadership, you have criticized the leadership of his father before him. By Allah, he was worthy of leadership and he is one of the most beloved of Allah's creation to me after him. This is established in the authentic narrations from Musa ibn Uqbah, from Salim, from his father.
Reference: Al-Seerah al-Nabawiyyah Book 4
Hadith No: 10
Ibn Sa'd - al-Tabaqat al-Kubra - Completion of the Noble Prophetic Biography
Statement on the Death of the Prophet (peace be upon him) - Expedition of Usamah ibn Zayd Harithah
Volume: (2) - Page Number: (145/146)
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- The expedition of Usamah ibn Zayd ibn Harithah, then the expedition of Usamah ibn Zayd ibn Harithah to the people of Ubna, which is in the land of al-Sarawat, near al-Balqa. They said: When it was Monday, four nights remaining in Safar in the year eleven after the Hijrah of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him), the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) commanded the people to prepare for an expedition against the Romans. When the next day came, he called Usamah ibn Zayd and said: "March to the place where your father was killed and show them the strength of horses, for I have appointed you as the leader of this army. Arouse a sudden attack in the morning on the people of Ubna and strike fear into them. Travel swiftly to outpace the news. If Allah grants you victory, do not prolong your stay among them, and take with you guides, placing scouts and vanguards in front of you." When Wednesday came, the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) began to experience fever and a headache. When it was Thursday morning, he entrusted Usamah with a banner in his hand and then said: "Go forth in the name of Allah, in the way of Allah, and fight those who disbelieve in Allah." He set out with his banner wound and handed it to Buraydah ibn al-Husayb al-Aslami, and encamped at al-Jurf. There was not one of the notable figures among the early emigrants and the helpers who did not volunteer for this expedition, including Abu Bakr al-Siddiq, Umar ibn al-Khattab, Abu Ubaydah ibn al-Jarrah, Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas, Sa'id ibn Zayd, Qatadah ibn al-Na'man, and Salamah ibn Aslam ibn Huraish. Some people spoke out and said: "Will this young man be appointed over the early emigrants?" The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) became very angry and came out with a bandage wrapped around his head and a quilted cloak over him. He ascended the pulpit, praised Allah, and extolled Him, then said: "As for what follows, O people, what I have heard about some of you regarding my appointing Usamah is concerning. If you criticize my appointment of Usamah, you are indeed criticizing my appointment of his father before him...."
Reference: Al-Tabaqaat al-Kubra Book 2
Hadith No: 11
Ibn Abi Shaiba - Al-Kitab al-Musannaf fi al-Ahadith wa al-Athar
Book of Virtues - What was narrated about Usama and his father (R)
Volume: (6) - Page Number: (392)
32305 - Abd al-Rahim ibn Sulayman narrated to us, from Hisham ibn Urwah, from his father, that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) had dispatched an expedition before his death and appointed Usama ibn Zayd as their commander and in that expedition were Abu Bakr and Umar. He said that there were some people who criticized this, regarding the appointment of Usama by the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him). So the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) stood up and addressed the people, saying: "Indeed, some people among you have criticized me for appointing Usama." They are only criticizing his appointment just as they criticized the appointment of his father. By Allah, he was indeed worthy of leadership and one of the people I loved most. And his son is one of my dearest people after him. I hope he will be among your righteous ones, so treat him well."
Reference: Al-Musannaf Book 6
Hadith No: 12
Ibn Abi Shaybah - Al-Kitab al-Musannaf fi al-Ahadith wa al-Athar
Book of Al-Maghazi - What I Preserved Regarding the Battle of Mu'tah
Volume: (7) - Page Number: (415)
Reference: Al-Musannaf Book 7
Hadith No: 13
Al-Tabari - Tarikh al-Tabari - Year Eleven
Events of the Eleventh Year after the Death of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) - Mention of Abu Bakr's Matter in the Early Days of His Caliphate
Volume: (3) - Page Number: (225/226)
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- .... Ubaydullah narrated to us, saying: My uncle narrated to me, saying: Saif informed me, and al-Surri narrated to me, saying: Shu'ayb narrated to us, saying: Saif narrated to us from Abu Dumra, Abu Amr, and others, from al-Hasan ibn Abi al-Hasan al-Basri, who said: The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) sent an expedition before his death against the people of Medina and those around them including Umar ibn al-Khattab and appointed Usama ibn Zayd as their commander. They did not go beyond the last of them at the trench until the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) was taken.
Reference: Taarikh al-Tabari Book 3
Hadith No: 14
Al-Dhahabi - Tarikh al-Islam wa Wafayat al-Mashahhir wal-A'lam
Events of the Year Eleven - The Expedition of Usamah
Volume: (2) - Page Number: (410)
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- .... So when Thursday morning came, a banner was tied in Usamah's hand, and he went out with his banner still tied, meaning Usamah. He then gave it to Buraydah ibn al-Husayb al-Aslami and camped at al-Jurf. There remained no one among the Emigrants (Muhajirin) and the Helpers (Ansar) except that they volunteered for this expedition, including Abu Bakr, Umar, and Abu Ubaydah. Then some people spoke up and said: "Will this young man be appointed over these?" Ibn Uyaynah and others narrated from Abdullah ibn Dinar who heard Ibn Umar say: "The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) appointed Usamah, and the people criticized his leadership." Then the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) said, "If they criticize his leadership, they are criticizing his father's leadership. By God, he was indeed worthy of leadership and was one of the most beloved people to me. And this son of his is one of the most beloved people to me after him." This is agreed upon as authentic.
Reference: Taarikh al islaam wa wafyaat al mushaheer wal a'alaam Book 2
Hadith No: 15
Al-Dhahabi - Tarikh al-Islam wa Wafat al-Shuhara' wal-A'lam
Volume 4: The Era of Muawiya - Sixth Generation - Biographies of the People of This Generation
Letter Alif - Usama ibn Zayd ibn Harithah ibn Sharahil al-Kalbi
Part: (4) - Page Number: (176)
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- .... So I preferred the love of the Messenger of Allah, Usama, and they criticized his leadership. He said: "If they criticize his leadership, they have criticized the leadership of his father. By Allah, he was one of the most beloved people to me after him." And in the Maghazis: It is mentioned that the Prophet (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) appointed Usama to lead an army in which Abu Bakr was present, when he was eighteen years old.
Reference: Taarikh al islaam wa wafyaat al mushaheer wal a'alaam Book 4
Hadith No: 16
Ibn al-Atheer - Al-Mukhtasar fi Akhbar al-Bashar
Chapter Six: Islamic History - The Accounts of Abu Bakr al-Siddiq and His Caliphate
Volume: (1) - Page Number: (156)
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- .... When Abu Bakr assumed leadership, Usama ibn Zayd was in command and Umar ibn al-Khattab was among Usama's army, as appointed by the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his holy progeny). Umar said to Abu Bakr: "The Ansar are seeking an older man than Usama." Abu Bakr, who had been sitting, sprang to his feet, grasped Umar's beard, and said: "May your mother mourn you, son of al-Khattab! The Messenger of Allah appointed him, and you command me to depose him?" Then Abu Bakr went out with Usama's army, directing them and bidding them farewell as he walked, while Usama was mounted. Usama said to him: "O Khalifah of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his holy progeny), by Allah, you will either ride or I will make you dismount." Abu Bakr replied: "By Allah, you will not make me dismount, nor will you ride, and it does not matter to me: to have my feet dusted for a while in the path of Allah." When he intended to return, Abu Bakr said to Usama: "If you think it advisable to appoint Umar to assist me, then do so," and Usama permitted Umar to remain.
Reference: Al Mukhtasar fi Akhbaar Al Bashar Book 1
Hadith No: 17
Ibn al-Athir - al-Kamil fi al-Tarikh - Mentioning the events of the year eleven
Volume: (2) - Page Number: (180)
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- .... In Muharram of this year, the Prophet (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) sent an expedition to Syria, and their commander was his freedman Usamah ibn Zayd. He commanded him to have the horses tread the borders of Balqaa and Darum in the land of Palestine. The hypocrites spoke out against his leadership and said: "He has appointed a boy over the esteemed elders of the Emigrants and the Supporters." The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) replied: "If you are criticizing his leadership, then you are indeed criticizing his father's leadership before this, and he is worthy of the position." His father was indeed worthy of it. And the early Emigrants accompanied Usamah, among them were Abu Bakr and Umar. While the people were in this situation, the Prophet of Allah (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) was suddenly afflicted with his illness.
Reference: Al-Kamil Fi Tarikh Book 2
Hadith No: 18
Ibn al-Athir - Usd al-Ghaba fi Ma'rifat al-Sahaba
Letter Alif - Chapter on Hamza, Sin, and those that come between them - 84: Usama ibn Zayd
Volume: (1) - Page Number: (195)
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- .... Ibn Mundhir mentioned that the Prophet (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) appointed Usama ibn Zayd to lead the army that he dispatched to Mu'tah during his illness in which he passed away. However, this is not significant, for the Prophet (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) had appointed his father, Zayd ibn Harithah, as the commander of the army that went to Mu'tah, saying, "If he is killed, then Ja'far ibn Abi Talib." If Ja'far is killed, "then Abdullah ibn Rawaha." As for Usama, the Prophet appointed him to an army and instructed him to march to the Levant as well and among them was Umar ibn al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him). So when the illness of the Messenger of Allah became severe, he instructed that Usama's army should set out, and they did so after his (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) death, and this was not the expedition of Mu'tah, and Allah knows best.
Reference: Osad al-Ghabah fi Ma'refah al-Shahabah Book 1
Hadith No: 19
Al-Halabi - al-Sirah al-Halabiyyah - Chapter: His (peace be upon him) Expeditions and Campaigns - The Expedition of Usamah ibn Zayd ibn Harithah (may Allah be pleased with him)
Volume: (3) - Page Number: (291/292)
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- .... When it was Monday, four nights remaining of Safar in the year eleven of the Hijrah, the Prophet (peace be upon him) commanded preparations to be made for battling the Romans. Then, the next day, he (peace be upon him) called Usamah ibn Zayd and said: "March to the place where your father was killed and assert dominance over them with cavalry, for I have appointed you to lead this army. Attack in the morning against the people of Abna' and burn them, and hurry on your journey to secure news of your advance." .... When Thursday morning came, he (peace be upon him) gave Usamah a banner to hold in his hand .... Usamah (may Allah be pleased with him) went out with his banner tied and handed it to Buraydah, and he camped at al-Jurf. No one remained among the notables of the Emigrants and the Helpers except that they were displeased by this, including Abu Bakr, Umar, Abu Ubaydah ibn al-Jarrah, and Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas (may Allah be pleased with them all). Some spoke up and said: "Will this young man be made in charge of the first Emigrants and the Helpers?" This was because Usamah's (may Allah be pleased with him) age was eighteen years, some said nineteen years, and others said seventeen years .... Usamah ibn Zayd ibn Harithah (may Allah be pleased with him) was appointed by the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) to lead an army that included Abu Bakr and Umar (may Allah be pleased with them). He said: "Advance, and may Allah bless you," though he was only seventeen years old .... When the Prophet of Allah (peace be upon him) heard of their remarks and their criticism of Usamah's leadership due to his young age, he (peace be upon him) became very angry and went out with a bandage around his head and a cloak over him, and he ascended the pulpit. He praised Allah and extolled Him, then said: "But as for what I have heard of some of you regarding my appointment of Usamah, truly, if you criticize my appointment of Usamah, you are criticizing the appointment of his father before him. By Allah, he was indeed worthy of leadership, and his son after him is worthy of leadership as well. He was one of the most beloved people to me, and both of them are deserving of all good. So treat him well, for he is one of your best," and it was mentioned that he (may Allah be pleased with him) was called "the beloved, son of the beloved," and the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) would often wipe his nose with his garment while he was still young ....
Reference: Al-Seerah al-Halabiyyah Book 3
Hadith No: 20
Al-Zarkali - al-A'lam - Letter Alif - Asa - Usama ibn Zayd
Volume: (1) - Page Number: (291)
- Usama ibn Zayd ibn Haritha from the Kinana clan of Awf, Abu Muhammad: a revered companion. He was born in Mecca and grew up in Islam because his father was one of the first people to convert. The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) loved him dearly and looked at him with the same affection he showed his grandsons, Hasan and Husayn. He emigrated with the Prophet (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) to Medina, and the Messenger of Allah appointed him to a task before he reached twenty years of age, so he was victorious and successful. When the Messenger of Allah passed away, Usama traveled to the Valley of the Villages (Wadi al-Qura) and settled there. He then moved to Damascus during the reign of Muawiya, settling in al-Mazzah. He later returned to Medina and stayed there until he died at al-Jurf in the final years of Muawiya's caliphate. In the books of Hadith, there are 128 narrations attributed to him. And in the history of Ibn Asakir, it is mentioned that the Messenger of Allah appointed Usama to lead an army that included Abu Bakr and Umar.
Reference: al'Aelam Book 1
Hadith No: 21
Ibn Asakir - Tarikh Damishq (History of Damascus) - Letter alif - 596: Usama ibn Zayd ibn Haritha ibn Sharaḥil ...
Volume: (8) - Page Number: (46)
- Usama ibn Zayd ibn Haritha ibn Sharaḥil ibn Abd al-Uzza ibn Imru al-Qays ibn Amir ibn al-Nu'man ibn Abd Wad ibn Kinanah ibn Uf ibn Udhrah ibn Adi ibn Zayd al-Lat ibn Raifa ibn Thur ibn Kalb, Abu Zayd, and it is said: Abu Muhammad, and it is said: Abu Haritha, and it is said: Abu Yazid, a beloved of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) and a son of his love. The Messenger of Allah appointed him over an army in which were Abu Bakr and Umar, but it did not proceed until the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) passed away.
Reference: Tarikh e Damishq Book 8
Hadith No: 22
Ibn Asakir - Tarikh Dimashq - Letter Alif - 596: Usama ibn Zayd ibn Haritha ibn Sharakhil ...
Volume: (8) - Page Number: (60)
- Abu Bakr Wajih ibn Tahir informed us, saying: Abu Hamid al-Azhari informed me, saying: Abu Muhammad al-Mukhalladi informed me, saying: al-Mu'ammal ibn al-Hasan narrated to us, saying: Ahmad ibn Mansur narrated to us, saying: Abu al-NadrHashim ibn al-Qas narrated to us, from Asim ibn Muhammad, from Ubayd Allah ibn Umar, from Nafi from Ibn Umar: that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) appointed Usama ibn Zayd to lead an army in which were Abu Bakr and Umar, and people criticized his leadership. Then the Prophet (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) addressed the people and said: "It has reached me that you are criticizing Usama's leadership and that of his father before him, but his father was indeed worthy of leadership, and he is indeed worthy of leadership," meaning Usama, "and he is one of the most beloved people to me, so I advise you."
Reference: Tarikh e Damishq Book 8
Hadith No: 23
Ibn Asakir - Tarikh Damishq (History of Damascus) - Letter Alif - 596: Usama ibn Zayd ibn Haritha ibn Sharaahil...
Volume: (8) - Page Number: (63)
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- He said: So the news of the death of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) was brought to Heraclius along with Usama's raid in a part of his land as one and the same report. The Romans said: What is wrong with these people that they would raid our land at the death of their leader? Al-Urvah said: No army was seen to be more at peace than that army. Muhammad ibn Sa'd narrated to us, saying: Yazid ibn Harun narrated to us, from Hammad ibn Salamah, from Hisham ibn Urvah, from his father, a narration similar to that of Abu Usama from Hisham, and added that among the army that Abu Bakr, Umar, and Abu Ubaydah ibn al-Jarrah had appointed over them was Usama. He said: Fatimah bint Qais wrote to him that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) was gravely ill and that she did not know what would happen. She said, "If you think it best to stay, then stay." Usama remained at the Jarf until the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) died.
Reference: Tarikh e Damishq Book 8
Hadith No: 24
Ibn Sidd al-Naas - Uyun al-Aathar fi Funun al-Maghaazi wal-Shamaail wal-Siyar
The Expedition of Usamah ibn Zayd ibn Harithah to Ubna, which is in the Land of al-Sharaat near al-Balqaa'
Volume: (2) - Page Number: (350)
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- The Expedition of Usamah ibn Zayd ibn Harithah to Ubna, which is in the Land of al-Sharaat near al-Balqaa', they said: When it was Monday, four days before the end of Safar in the eleventh year of the Hijrah, the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) commanded the people to prepare for an expedition against the Romans. Then, on the following day, he called Usamah ibn Zayd and said: "March to the location of your father's death and put them under the hooves of horses, for I have entrusted you with this army. Attack in the morning unexpectedly on the people of Ubna and burn against them, and make haste in your journey to outpace the news. If Allah grants you victory, delay your stay among them for little and take with you a few men as guides, and send out scouts and vanguards with you." When it was Wednesday, the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) began to show signs of sickness—fever and headache. When Thursday morning came, he tied a banner with his own hand for Usamah and then said: "Go forth in the name of Allah and in the path of Allah, and fight those who disbelieve in Allah!" He set out with his banner tied, then handed it over to Buraydah ibn al-Husayb al-Aslami and camped at al-Jurf. There remained no one among the leaders of the early immigrants and the helpers who did not volunteer for that expedition, including Abu Bakr and Umar ibn al-Khattab, Abu Ubaydah ibn al-Jarrah, Saad ibn Abi Waqqas, Sa'id ibn Zayd, Qatadah ibn al-Numan, and Salamah ibn Aslam ibn Harith. Then some people spoke and said: "Will this young man be made a leader over the early immigrants?" The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) became very angry and came out with a bandage around his head and a cloak on him. He ascended the pulpit, praised Allah, and thanked Him, then said: "As for now, O people, what I have heard from some of you regarding my appointing Usamah is unacceptable, and if you criticize my leadership of Usamah, you are indeed criticizing my leadership of him before. By Allah, he is deserving of leadership..."
Reference: Ouyun al'athar fi funun almaghazi walshamayil walsayr Book 2
Hadith No: 25
Al-Muttaqi al-Hindi - Kanz al-Ummal fi Sunan al-Aqwal wal-Af'al
Volume: (10) - Page Number: (570 / 751)
30264 - Narrated from Urwah: that the Prophet (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) had sent an expedition before the Battle of Mu'tah and appointed Usamah ibn Zayd as their commander, and in that expedition were Abu Bakr and Umar. Some people began to criticize this decision of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) to appoint Usamah as their leader. So, the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) stood up and addressed the people, saying: "Indeed, there are some among you who are criticizing the appointment of Usamah, and they are doing so just as they criticized the appointment of his father before him. By God, he was indeed worthy of leadership, and he was one of the most beloved people to me. His son is one of the most beloved people to me after him, and I hope he will be among your righteous ones. So, treat him well."
30265 - Urwah said: Usamah ibn Zayd had prepared for battle and his belongings had been sent out to the war, but he stayed those days due to the illness of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his holy progeny). The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) appointed him over an army, the majority of whom were immigrants, including Umar ibn al-Khattab. The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) instructed him to launch an attack on the people of Mu'tah and on the area of Palestine where Zayd ibn Harithah had been martyred. The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) sat by a tree stump, and the Muslims gathered to greet him and pray for his well-being. Then the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) called Usamah ibn Zayd and said: "Set out in the blessing of Allah, and with His victory and protection, then go where I commanded you to launch an attack." Usamah replied: "May my father and mother be sacrificed for you! I have now become fully alert, and I hope that Allah has healed you. So, grant me permission to stay until Allah heals you, for if I leave in this condition, I will do so with a pang of distress in my heart regarding you, and I dislike the idea of being asked about you." The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) fell silent and did not respond to him, then he stood up and entered the house of A'isha.
Reference: Kanz al-Ummaal fi Sunan al-Aqwaal wa al-Af'aal Book 10
Hadith No: 26
Al-Mutqi al-Hindi - Kanz al-Ummal fi Sunan al-Aqwal wa-l-Af'al
Volume: (10) - Page Number: (572 / 753)
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30266 - Musnad al-Siddiq: Al-Waqidi narrated to me: Abdullah ibn Ja'far ibn Abdur-Rahman ibn Azhar ibn Awf, from al-Zuhri, from Urwah, from Usamah ibn Zayd, that the Prophet (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) ordered him to raid the people of the two sons of Sabah and to burn them. They said: Then the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) said to Usamah: "Proceed in the name of Allah." So he set out with his banner tied, and handed it to Buraidah ibn al-Husayb al-Aslami, who took it out to Usamah. And the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) commanded Usamah to camp at al-Jarf and to pitch his camp in the place of Solomon's cistern today. People began to prepare to go out to the camp, and those who finished their needs would go to their camp, while those who did not complete their needs were free. And no one from the early Emigrants remained except that they volunteered for that expedition: Umar ibn al-Khattab, Abu Ubaydah, Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas, and Abu al-Awfar Sa'id ibn Zayd ibn Amr ibn Nufayl, along with some men from the Emigrants and the Helpers. The strongest among them in terms of numbers were Qatadah ibn al-Na'man and Salamah ibn Aslam ibn Harish. He said: Men from the Emigrants, and the one most vocal among them in that was Uyayash ibn Abi Rabi'ah: "This young man will be appointed over the early Emigrants." So there was much discussion about this, and Umar ibn al-Khattab heard some of this talk and responded to those who spoke. He came to the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) and informed him of what some were saying. The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) became very angry, went out with a cloth bound around his head and a cloak on, then ascended the pulpit. He praised Allah and extolled Him, then said: "As for what follows, O people, what I have heard about some of you regarding my appointment of Usamah? By Allah, if you criticize my appointment of Usamah, you are indeed criticizing my appointment of his father before him...."
Reference: Kanz al-Ummaal fi Sunan al-Aqwaal wa al-Af'aal Book 10
Hadith No: 27
Al-Muttaqi al-Hindi - Kanz al-Ummal fi Sunan al-Aqwal wal-Af'al
Volume: (10) - Page Number: (578)
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30268 - Musnad al-Siddiq: Saif ibn Umar from al-Zuhri from Abu Dumrah, Abu Umar, and others from al-Hasan ibn Abi al-Hasan, who said: The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) dispatched a battalion before his death against the people of Medina and those around them, including Umar ibn al-Khattab, and appointed Usamah ibn Zayd to lead them. They did not go beyond the last of them at the trench until the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) was taken....
Reference: Kanz al-Ummaal fi Sunan al-Aqwaal wa al-Af'aal Book 10
Hadith No: 28
Al-Hakim al-Haskani - Shawahid al-Tanzil li-Qawa'id al-Tafdeel
Volume: (1) - Page Number: (338)
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- .... And it was also revealed regarding him: {And they prefer them over themselves, even if they are in privation thereof} (Al-Hashr 59:9). Glory be to God, Usamah was more beloved to the Messenger of God than his own self, and he had heard repeatedly the Messenger of God's insistence that he march with his army to Mu'tah until he said, "May Allah curse those who remain behind from Usamah's army." But they made excuses and did not leave his camp until the Messenger of God passed away (peace be upon him and his holy progeny), and the Messenger of God's intention in sending this expedition was thus thwarted.
- .... Glory be to God, Usamah was more beloved to the Messenger of God than his own self, and he had heard repeatedly the Messenger of God's insistence that he march with his army to Mu'tah until he (peace be upon him) said, "May Allah curse those who remain behind from Usamah's army." But they made excuses and did not leave his camp until the Messenger of God passed away (peace be upon him and his holy progeny), and the Messenger of God's intention in sending this expedition was thus thwarted.
Reference: Shwaheed al tanzeel le qawaaed al tafzeel Book 1
Hadith No: 29
Ibn Abi al-Hadid - Sharh Nahj al-Balagha
Volume: (1) - Page Number: (159)
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- .... When the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) fell ill with the illness of death, he called for Usama ibn Zaid ibn Haritha and said: "March to the place of your father's murder and position the cavalry among them, for I have appointed you as commander over this army. And if Allah grants you victory over the enemy, do not delay in returning, spread out your scouts, and send forward the vanguards." There did not remain anyone among the notable figures of the Emigrants (Muhajirin) and the Helpers (Ansar) except that they were in that army, including Abu Bakr and Umar. Then some people spoke and said: "Will this young man be put in charge over the esteemed Emigrants and Helpers?" The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) became angry when he heard this and emerged with his head wrapped, ascended the pulpit, and draped in a cloak, and said: "O people, what is this statement that has reached me from some of you regarding my appointment of Usama? If you criticize my appointment of Usama, you are indeed criticizing my appointment of his father before him. By Allah, he was worthy of leadership, and his son after him is also worthy of it."
Reference: Sharh Nahj al-Balaaghah Book 1