Respect for authority figures, Be loyal towards leaders within Islamic boundaries

This hadith is about the importance of defending those in positions of leadership. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ sent an army under the command of Usama bin Zaid, but some people criticized his leadership. In response, the Prophet ﷺ reminded them that they had also criticized Usama's father's leadership before and that both were worthy leaders who were very dear to him. This hadith teaches us to be respectful towards those in positions of authority and not criticize them without cause or justification. It also reminds us to be loyal to our leaders even if we don't agree with their decisions or actions as long as they are within Islamic boundaries.