Sahih al-Bukhari Hadith 256 – Volume 4, Book 52

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Volume 4, Book 52, Number 256:
Narrated As-Sab bin Jaththama:
The Prophet passed by me at a place called Al-Abwa or Waddan, and was asked whether it was
permissible to attack the pagan warriors at night with the probability of exposing their women and
children to danger. The Prophet replied, "They (i.e. women and children) are from them (i.e.
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pagans)." I also heard the Prophet saying, "The institution of Hima is invalid except for Allah and His
Apostle."