Riyad as-Salihin — Hadith #38879

On the authority of Abu Bakr bin Abi Musa Al-Ash’ari, he said: I heard my father, may God be pleased with him, while he was in the presence of the enemy, saying: The Messenger of God, may God’s prayers and peace be upon him, said, “The gates of Paradise are under the shade of swords.” Then a man of shabby appearance stood up and said, “O Abu Musa, did you hear the Messenger of God, may God’s prayers and peace be upon him, say this?” He said: Yes, so he returned to his companions and said: “Recite peace be upon you.” Then he broke the eyelid of his sword. He threw it, then walked with his sword to the enemy So he was beaten until he was killed.” (Narrated by Muslim)