It is narrated from Sayyiduna Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) that on the day of Uhud the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) took a sword in his hand while his Companions were gathered around him. He (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Who will take this sword?" They all stretched out their hands, each one saying: I will, I will. Then he (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Who will take it with its due right?" At this the people held back (because of the gravity of the responsibility). Then Sayyiduna Simak Abu Dujanah (may Allah be pleased with him) said: I take it with its due right. So the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) handed the sword to him, and with it that day he split open the heads of the polytheists.