English translation
4261. It was narrated that Abū Dharr said: “The Messenger of Allāh ﷺ said to me: ‘O Abū Dharr!’ I said: ‘Here I am at your service, O Messenger of Allāh.’” And he mentioned the Hadīth, in which he said: “How will you be when death befalls the people and a house” – meaning, a grave – “will be equivalent in value to a slave?” I said: “Allāh and His Messenger know best,” or “whatever Allāh and His Messenger choose for me.” He said: “You must be patient.” Then he said to me: “O Abū Dharr!” I said: “Here I am, at your service, O Messenger of Allāh.” He said: “How will you be when you see Ahjār Az-Zait (an area in Al-Madinah) covered with blood?” I said: “Whatever Allāh and His Messenger choose for me." He said: "You must stay with your family and your tribe." I said: "O Messenger of Allāh, should I not take my sword and put it on my shoulder?" He said: "In that case you would have participated (in tribulation) with the people." I said: "What do you tell me to do?" He said: "Stay in your house." I said: "What if someone enters my house?" He said: "If you are afraid that the gleam of the sword may dazzle you, then cover your face with your garment and he (the one who kills you) will bear the burden of his sin and yours." (Hasan)