Riyad as-Salihin #672
The Book of Jihad
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
وعن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم :
"لا تتمنوا لقاء العدو، فإذا لقيتموه فاصبروا" ((متفق عليه))
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Do not wish for an encounter with the enemy. Pray to Allah to grant you safety; (but) when you encounter them, show patience.".
Narrated by Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
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About Riyad as-Salihin
This hadith is #672 from Riyad as-Salihin, in the Book of The Book of Jihad and narrated by Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:.