Abide by Islamic Law . Be mindful when dealing with matters related to religion . Remain humble and grateful towards Allah .

This hadith explains the consequences of taking spoils of war before it was made lawful by Allah. It is narrated by Abu Hurairah that the Prophet said that if people took spoils of war before it was made lawful for them, fire from the heavens would be sent down upon them and consume them. The Prophet then quoted a verse from the Quran which states that if it were not for a previous ordainment from Allah, a severe torment would have touched those who took part in Badr for what they took. This hadith teaches us to be mindful and careful when dealing with matters related to religion as we must always abide by what is permissible according to Islamic law. We should also remember that even though we are allowed to take part in wars and receive rewards for our efforts, we must still remain humble and grateful towards Allah as He is ultimately responsible for all our successes.