Do not desire an encounter with the enemy; but when you encounter them, be firm.
Sahih Muslim Book 32, Hadith 22
← Previous Hadith This hadith has also been narrated on the authority of Abu Huraira.

Sahih Muslim Book 32, Hadith 21 Next Hadith → O ye men, do not wish for an encounter with the enemy. Pray to Allah to grant you security; (but) when you (have to) encounter them exercise patience, and you should know that Paradise is under the shadows of the swords. Then the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) stood up (again) and said: O Allah. Revealer of the Book, Disperser of the clouds, Defeater of the hordes, put our enemy to rout and help us against them.

Sahih Muslim Book 32, Hadith 23