It is narrated from Hazrat Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) once sent us with an army and, mentioning the names of two men from the Quraysh, said: "If you find both of them, burn them in fire." Then, when we were about to set out with the intention of departure, the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "I had given you the order regarding such-and-such men that you should burn them in fire, but only Allah can punish with fire. Therefore, if you find them, kill them."