It is narrated from Sayyiduna Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) that indeed the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said to Aktham bin Abi Al-Junoon: "O Aktham! The best companions for a journey are four, and the best vanguard is of four hundred, and the best army is of four thousand."
Hadith Referenceمسند الشهاب / 1236
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:إسناده ضعيف جدا
Hadith Takhrij«إسناده ضعيف جدا ، وأخرجه ابن ماجه : 2827 ، تاريخ دمشق : 37/ 105 ، تهذيب الكمال :» ابوسلمہ متروک الحدیث اور عبدالملک بن محمد لین الحدیث ہے ۔