Sayyiduna Abu Tha'labah al-Khushani (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates: The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) forbade the killing of women and children.
Al-Tabarani recorded it in al-Mu'jam al-Awsat. Its chain contains Salm bin Maymun al-Khawwas, and he is da'if (weak).
Hadith Referenceمجمع الزوائد ومنبع الفوائد / كتاب الجهاد / 9616
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:إسنادہ ضعیف
Hadith Takhrij«أخرجه المعجم الأوسط للطبراني برقم: 7007»