It is narrated from Sayyiduna Bara’ bin Azib (may Allah be pleased with him) that on the occasion of Badr, the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) considered me and Ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) to be underage and sent us back from the battle.
Hadith Referenceالفتح الربانی / أهم أحداث السنة الثانية للهجرة / 10720
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:صحیح
Hadith Takhrij«أخرجه البخاري: 3955 ، (انظر مسند أحمد ترقيم الرسالة: 18633 ترقیم بيت الأفكار الدولية: 18836»
Brief Explanation
Benefits: … In battle, there is an utmost need for the strength and power, determination and resolve, and intellect and maturity of the warrior, whereas minors are not characterized by these qualities.