It is narrated from Sayyiduna Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) did not begin fighting any people until he had invited them.
Hadith Referenceمسند احمد / ومن مسند بني هاشم / 2053
Hadith Gradingحکم دارالسلام:حديث صحيح، حجاج بن أرطاة مدلس وقد عنعن، لكنه توبع.