Silsilat al-Ahadith al-Sahihah

Miqdam bin Ma’di Karib Kindi narrates that he was sitting with Sayyiduna ‘Ubada bin Samit, Sayyiduna Abu Darda, and Sayyiduna Harith bin Mu’awiyah Kindi (may Allah be pleased with them). These people were discussing the ahadith of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him). Abu Darda said to ‘Ubada: “The words of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) which he said in such-and-such battle regarding the fifth share.” ‘Ubada said: “The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) led them in prayer, and in front of him was a camel from the spoils of war. After finishing the prayer, he stood up, took hold of the hair on the camel’s body between two fingertips, and said: ‘This too is part of your spoils. Only my share will be given to me, which is the fifth part, and that too will be distributed among you. Therefore, return the needle, thread, and everything smaller or larger than that, and do not commit treachery, for treachery will be a cause of disgrace, shame, and humiliation for the traitor in this world and the Hereafter. For the sake of Allah, fight people in jihad, whether the journey is near or far, and do not care about the blame of any blamer regarding Allah. Establish the limits of Allah, whether at home or on a journey, and strive in the path of Allah. (Remember that) jihad is one of the great doors of Paradise. Through it, Allah delivers from every kind of grief, sorrow, and distress.’”