Abu Ishaq al-Sabi'i: I have not seen a better commander than him, and once: I narrated from him because I did not see a commander more righteous and trustworthy than him, and he praised him
Abu Hatim ibn Hibban al-Busti: He mentioned him among the trustworthy
Ibn Hajar al-Asqalani: One of the trustworthy commanders, he was knowledgeable in war, so his enemies would accuse him of lying
Ibn 'Abd al-Barr al-Andalusi: Trustworthy, there is nothing wrong with him
Al-Dhahabi: Truthful, religious, brave, and trustworthy