Sahih al-Bukhari Book 62, Hadith 38
A man asked the Prophet (ﷺ) about the Hour (i.e. Day of Judgment) saying, "When will the Hour be?"
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "What have you prepared for it?" The man said, "Nothing, except that I love Allah
and His Apostle." The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "You will be with those whom you love." We had never been so
glad as we were on hearing that saying of the Prophet (i.e., "You will be with those whom you love.")
Therefore, I love the Prophet, Abu Bakr and `Umar, and I hope that I will be with them because of my
love for them though my deeds are not similar to theirs.
Ibn `Umar asked me about some matters concerning `Umar. He said, "Since Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) died. I have never seen anybody more serious, hard working and generous than `Umar bin Al-Khattab (till the end of his life."
Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "Among the nations before you there used to be people who were inspired (though they were not prophets). And if there is any of such a persons amongst my followers, it is 'Umar."
Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Among the nation of Bani Israel who lived before you, there were men who used to be inspired with guidance though they were not prophets, and if there is any of such persons amongst my followers, it is 'Umar."