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Sahih al-Bukhari #2903

Fighting for the Cause of Allah (Jihaad)
Sahih

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

وَقَالَ أَبُو عَامِرٍ حَدَّثَنَا مُغِيرَةُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، عَنْ أَبِي الزِّنَادِ، عَنِ الأَعْرَجِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ لاَ تَمَنَّوْا لِقَاءَ الْعَدُوِّ، فَإِذَا لَقِيتُمُوهُمْ فَاصْبِرُوا ‏"‏‏.‏
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: "Do not wish to meet the enemy, but when you meet face) the enemy, be patient."
Narrated by Narrated Abu Huraira:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) advises against wishing for confrontation with enemies, emphasizing patience when such encounters occur. This reflects a broader theme of resilience and self-restraint in the face of adversity, encouraging individuals to remain steadfast during challenging times.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this principle can be applied to various conflicts, whether in personal relationships or workplace challenges. It encourages individuals to approach difficult situations with patience and composure rather than seeking confrontation.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Military Might and Warfare and Prophetic Conduct because it addresses the conduct expected during conflicts and the importance of patience in challenging situations.

Military Might and WarfareProphetic Conduct

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This hadith is #2903 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Fighting for the Cause of Allah (Jihaad). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Abu Huraira:.

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