Narrated Abu Huraira: While some Ethiopians were playing in the presence of the Prophet, 'Umar came in, picked up a stone and hit them with it. On that the Prophet said, "O 'Umar! Allow them (to play)." Ma'mar (the sub-narrator) added that they were playing in the Mosque.
— Sahih Bukhari, Volume 4, Book 52: Fighting for the Cause of Allah (Jihaad), Hadith #150
Narrated Abu Huraira: While some Ethiopians were playing in the presence of the Prophet, 'Umar came in, picked up a stone and hit them with it. On that the Prophet said, "O 'Umar! Allow them (to play)." Ma'mar (the sub-narrator) added that they were playing in the Mosque.
This hadith is from the book of Fighting for the Cause of Allah (Jihaad) in Sahih Bukhari, compiled by Imam al-Bukhari. It is hadith number 150 in book 52 of volume 4.
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