The Companions (may Allah be pleased with him) were known for their bravery and heroismon the battlefield; they fought in the way of Allah,and death was more beloved to them than life as they only wanted the pleasure of Allah and His reward in the Hereafter. In this hadeeth, Anas ibn Maalik (may Allah be pleased with him) mentions an incident that occurred between him and Thaabit ibn Qays (may Allah be pleased with him) - one of thebrave men who was well trained in arms and chivalry. He reports that he entered upon him and found him applying perfume to his body while his thigh is uncovered. Anas addressed him by the title “uncle” out of respect because he was older than him in age and both were from the same tribe of al-Khazraj. He asked him about what was holding him back from joining the Muslim army that was heading to fight Musaylamah the Falsifier and his followers, may Allah curse them. This battle occurredat al-Yamaamah during the rule of Aboo Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him), and it is known by the name of the Battle of al-Yamaamah, which is an area lying in the Najd region of modern-day Saudi Arabia. Thaabit ibn Qays (may Allah be pleased with him) assured Anas that he was definitely joining the fight, so he finished applying the perfume to his body and headed to join the Muslim army. Then, Anas mentioned that at some point in the battle the Muslims were overpowered, and it appeared as if the Muslims were about to be defeated; thus, some Muslims retreated from their positions. Thereupon, Thaabit stepped forward and addressed those who had retreated to give him room to enable him to fight the enemy, while admonishing them for retreating, saying that the Companions (may Allah be pleased with them) never left their positions or retreated while fighting along with the Prophet ﷺ. Then he said: “How bad are the habits to which you have accustomed your enemies,” i.e., your enemy is used to you fleeing from the battle such that they have become confident that they will overpower you. Thaabit (may Allah be pleased with him) fought courageously and dauntlessly in the battle until he was martyred on the battlefield. This hadeeth highlights the sincerity, courage, and heroism of Thaabit ibn Qays (may Allah be pleased with him) and admonishes those who flee the battle. It shows the courage and firmness of the Companions (may Allah be pleased with them) in times of war. .