It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah, may Allah be pleased with him, that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said: Beware of those horses which become a cause of booty for their owners, because in such a case, if you are confronted, you will flee, and if you obtain booty, you will commit treachery.
Hadith Referenceالفتح الربانی / كتاب الجهاد / 5083
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:ضعیف
Hadith Takhrij«اسناده ضعيف، ابن لھيعة سيي الحفظ، وأبوه لھيعة بن عقبة مستور، أخرجه موقوفا ابن ماجه: 2829، (انظر مسند أحمد ترقيم الرسالة: ترقیم بيت الأفكار الدولية: 8661»
Brief Explanation
Benefits: … The meaning of this hadith is that you should not become among those whose purpose in fighting is the acquisition of spoils and wealth, etc.