Sayyiduna Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) said: When the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) entered Makkah to perform the Umrah al-Qada', Ibn Rawahah (may Allah be pleased with him) was walking in front of him (peace and blessings be upon him) and saying: O disbelievers! Leave his way clear.
Allah has hosted him; the best of the slain is the one slain in His path. On this interpretation we fought, while we fought you together with His guest.
Hadith Referenceالسنن الكبرى للبيهقي / كتاب الشهادات / 21037