Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah 40627 — The journey of Aishah, Ali, Talhah

It is reported from Mujahid that on the day of the Battle of the Camel, either Muhammad bin Abi Bakr or Muhammad bin Talhah said to Sayyidah Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her): "O Mother of the Believers, what do you order me to do?" Sayyidah Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her) said: "O my son, if you have the strength, be like the better (Habil) of the two sons of Adam (Habil and Qabil) (that is, do not take up the sword)."