Jami` at-Tirmidhi #1734

The Book on Jihad
Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا مَحْمُودُ بْنُ غَيْلاَنَ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو دَاوُدَ الطَّيَالِسِيُّ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا أَنَسُ بْنُ مَالِكٍ، قَالَ رَكِبَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَرَسًا لأَبِي طَلْحَةَ يُقَالُ لَهُ مَنْدُوبٌ فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ مَا كَانَ مِنْ فَزَعٍ وَإِنْ وَجَدْنَاهُ لَبَحْرًا ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى وَفِي الْبَابِ عَنِ ابْنِ عَمْرِو بْنِ الْعَاصِ ‏.‏ وَهَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ ‏.‏
"The Prophet (ﷺ) rode a horse belonging to Abu Talhah called Mandub. He said: 'There is nothing to be frightened of, and we found him to be (quick) like the sea.'" There is something on this topic from Ibn 'Amr Al-'As.
Narrated by Narrated Anas bin Malik:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ rides a horse and reassures his companions about their fears, indicating that there is nothing to be afraid of. His words reflect confidence and calmness, encouraging a positive mindset even in the face of potential danger. This illustrates the importance of maintaining composure and trust in Allah's protection.

Modern Application

In today's world, this principle can be applied to various situations where fear or anxiety may arise. It encourages individuals to face challenges with confidence and a calm demeanor, fostering resilience in difficult circumstances.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct because it exemplifies the Prophet's ﷺ demeanor in the face of fear, encouraging calmness and confidence.

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This hadith is #1734 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of The Book on Jihad. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Anas bin Malik:.

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