Riyad as-Salihin, 1336
Salamah bin Al-Akwa (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
The Prophet (ﷺ) happened to pass by a group of people who were having a shooting match. (Upon seeing them, he (ﷺ)) said, "Shoot, O sons of (Prophet) Isma'il, for your father was an archer." <b>[Al- Bukhari]</b>.
وعن سلمه بن الأكوع، رضي الله عنه قال: مر النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم على نفر ينتضلون، فقال:
ارموا بني إسماعيل فإن أباكم كان راميًا
((رواه البخاري)).
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 11, Hadith 52
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) The Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) urged the group of Companions to learn target shooting and praised them for that, given the strength it involves.<br>
2) It is recommended to emulate the good traits in our forefathers.