Chapter. Concealing the true destination of a Ghazwa by using an equivocation which indicates apparently that one is going to a different destination; and the preference of Thursday for journeys (by the Prophet (p.b.u.h)).
Narrated Ka`b bin Malik: Whenever Allah's Apostle intended to lead a Ghazwa, he would use an equivocation from which one would understand that he was going to a different destination .
Hadith Referenceصحيح البخاري / كتاب الجهاد والسير / 2947
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:أحاديث صحيح البخاريّ كلّها صحيحة
Narrated Ka`b bin Malik: Whenever Allah's Apostle intended to carry out a Ghazwa, he would use an equivocation to conceal his real destination till it was the Ghazwa of Tabuk which Allah's Apostle carried out in very hot weather. As he was going to face a very long journey through a wasteland and was to meet and attack a large number of enemies. So, he made the situation clear to the Muslims so that they might prepare themselves accordingly and get ready to conquer their enemy. The Prophet informed them of the destination he was heading for.
Hadith Referenceصحيح البخاري / كتاب الجهاد والسير / 2948
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:أحاديث صحيح البخاريّ كلّها صحيحة