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Sahih al-Bukhari 2900 (Book 56, Hadith 114) #2774
Throwing Arrows in Battle

SUMMARY: The Prophet (ﷺ) instructed his followers to throw arrows at the enemy when they come near.

Narrated Abu Usaid: On the day (of the battle) of Badr when we stood in rows against (the army of) Quraish and they stood in rows against us, the Prophet said, "When they do come near you, throw arrows at them".
حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو نُعَيْمٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنُ الْغَسِيلِ، عَنْ حَمْزَةَ بْنِ أَبِي أُسَيْدٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، قَالَ قَالَ النَّبِيُّ يَوْمَ بَدْرٍ حِينَ صَفَفْنَا لِقُرَيْشٍ وَصَفُّوا لَنَا ‏ "‏ إِذَا أَكْثَبُوكُمْ فَعَلَيْكُمْ بِالنَّبْلِ

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battle  *  arrows  *  throw  *  qital  *  saif

QUICK LESSONS:
Be prepared for battle & use whatever weapons are available to you .

EXPLANATIONS:
On the day of Badr, a battle between the Muslims and Quraysh, Prophet Muhammad ﷺ instructed his followers to throw arrows at their enemies when they came close. This was an important lesson for the Muslims as it taught them that they should be prepared for battle and use whatever weapons are available to them. It also showed that even though they were outnumbered by their enemies, with proper preparation and strategy, victory could still be achieved. The Prophet's ﷺ instructions also showed that he had faith in his followers' abilities and trusted them to carry out his orders effectively. This hadith teaches us about courage, faith in Allah SWT, trust in our leaders and being prepared for any situation we may face.

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