Sahih al-Bukhari Hadith 156 – Volume 4, Book 52

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Volume 4, Book 52, Number 156:
Narrated Anas:
The 'Prophet was the best and the bravest amongst the people. Once the people of Medina got ter –
rified at night, so they went in the direction of the noise (that terrified them). The Prophet met them
(on his way back) after he had found out the truth. He was riding an unsaddled horse belonging to
Abu Talha and a sword was hanging by his neck, and he was saying, "Don't be afraid! Don't be
afraid!" He further said, "I found it (i.e. the horse) very fast," or said, "This horse is very fast." (Qastala-
ni)