<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br> 1) It shows the good care the Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) gave to his Companions (may Allah be pleased with them), as he did not favor one of them with the sword but rather made it a matter of competition among them all in general, in order to find the best man for the task at hand.<br> 2) It reflects the bravery of Abu Dujānah (may Allah be pleased with him) and his sacrifice and sincerity in Jihad.<br> 3) The individual should not approach an act of worship with laziness or consider its performance beyond his capability. Instead, he must seek the help of Allah, rely on Him, and hasten to do good deeds without hesitation or doubt.<br> Note:<br> The reaction of the Companions (may Allah be pleased with him) should not be misconstrued as cowardliness or fear, because they were reluctant to take the sword out of fearing failure to fulfill their promise to the Messenger of Allah (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him). This implies their utmost piety and respect of promises and the rights of their Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him).