Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah 20674 — What is mentioned on the virtue

Urwah (may Allah have mercy on him) said: The first person to draw a sword in the path of Allah was Sayyiduna al-Zubayr (may Allah be pleased with him). Once a rumour spread that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) had been seized by the disbelievers. At this Sayyiduna al-Zubayr (may Allah be pleased with him) took his sword and went, cutting his way through the people. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) was in the upper part of Makkah. When they met, the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) asked: "O Zubayr! What is the matter?" Sayyiduna al-Zubayr (may Allah be pleased with him) said: "I was told that the disbelievers had seized you (peace and blessings be upon him)." At this the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) prayed for him and prayed for his sword as well.