It is narrated from Sayyiduna Uqbah bin Amir (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, while he was on the pulpit: {وَاَعِدُّوْالَھُمْمَااسْتَطَعْتُمْمِنْقُوَّۃٍ} … And prepare against them whatever force you can. Beware! By force is meant archery, beware! By strength is meant archery.
Hadith Referenceالفتح الربانی / تفسير من سورة الأنفال إلى سورة الرعد / 8611
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:صحیح
Hadith Takhrij«أخرجه مسلم: 1918، (انظر مسند أحمد ترقيم الرسالة: 17432 ترقیم بيت الأفكار الدولية: 17568»
Brief Explanation
Benefits: … In the present era, acquiring expertise in modern military capabilities, developing advanced weaponry, and preparing and maintaining armies ready to fight in every field is the foremost requirement of this blessed hadith.