Narrated Al-Bara:
Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) sent us to Yemen along with Khalid bin Al-Walid. Later on he sent `Ali bin Abi Talib in his place. The Prophet (ﷺ) said to `Ali, "Give Khalid's companions the choice of either staying with you (in Yemen) or returning to Medina." I was one of those who stayed with him (i.e. `Ali) and got several Awaq (of gold from the war booty.
Reference | : Sahih al-Bukhari 4349 |
In-book reference | : Book 64, Hadith 376 |
USC-MSA web (English) reference | : Vol. 5, Book 59, Hadith 636 |
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