Hadith Research Libraryمكتبة الحديث والرجال
Riyad as-Salihin, 1334

Hadith text · Matn

وعنه أنه قال‏:‏ قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏:‏ ‏

‏من عُلم الرمي ثم تركه فليس منا أو فقد عصى‏

‏ ‏(‏‏(‏رواه مسلم‏)‏‏)‏‏.‏

English translation

'Uqbah bin 'Amir Al-Juhani (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "He who learnt archery and then neglected it, is not from us." (Or said,) "He has been guilty of disobedience (to Messenger of Allah)." <b>[Muslim]</b>.

References1 variant
In-Book Reference
Book 11, Hadith 50
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadiths:</b><br> 1) We are instructed to learn the arts of fighting and marksmanship, which are very effective means of strength we are required to possess against the disbelievers.<br> 2) Abandoning marksmanship is a sin, for it constitutes slackness and weakness.<br> 3) The believers are encouraged to cooperate in piety and righteousness. One single arrow may cause three persons to enter Paradise.
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