Hadith 234
The Book of Jihad
ENGLISH
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." <b>[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]</b>.
ARABIC
وعن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم :
لا تتمنوا لقاء العدو، فإذا لقيتموه فاصبروا
Hadith referenceRiyad as-Salihin 234
CollectionRiyad as-Salihin
BookThe Book of Jihad
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