Silsilat al-Ahadith al-Sahihah

Sayyiduna Bara’ (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that an Ansari man came to the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) armed with weapons and said: “O Messenger of Allah! Should I fight or accept Islam?” The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “No, rather accept Islam first, then fight in jihad.” He accepted Islam, then participated in jihad and was martyred. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “He performed (a little) action and received a great reward.”