Volume 4 · Book 52 · Hadith 266c
Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet said: "Do not wish to meet the enemy, but when you meet face) the enemy, be patient."
— Sahih Bukhari, Volume 4, Book 52: Fighting for the Cause of Allah (Jihaad), Hadith #266c
Sahih Bukhari — Volume 4, Book 52, Hadith 266c
Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet said: "Do not wish to meet the enemy, but when you meet face) the enemy, be patient."
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 266c in book 52 of volume 4.
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