Ayyub says that I heard a man narrate from his father that the Prophet (peace be upon him) sent out an army in which I was also present. The Prophet (peace be upon him) forbade us from killing laborers and boys capable of serving.
Hadith Referenceمسند احمد / مسند المكيين / 15420
Hadith Gradingحکم دارالسلام:صحيح، وهذا إسناد ضعيف لإبهام الرجل الذى روى عنه أيوب