It is narrated from Sayyiduna Anas bin Malik, may Allah be pleased with him, that the Prophet of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, set out towards Madinah Munawwarah. Sayyiduna Abu Bakr, may Allah be pleased with him, was riding behind him. Sayyiduna Abu Bakr was elderly and could be recognized, whereas the Noble Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, appeared young and was not recognized. Therefore, people would meet Sayyiduna Abu Bakr, may Allah be pleased with him, and ask: Who is this man sitting in front of you? He would reply: He is a man guiding me on the way. The questioner would think that he was showing him the road, whereas Sayyiduna Abu Bakr, may Allah be pleased with him, meant the way of goodness and virtue. When Abu Bakr, may Allah be pleased with him, turned around, he saw that a horseman had reached them. Then he said: O Prophet of Allah! A horseman has caught up with us. The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, turned towards him and said: O Allah! Make him fall. So his horse threw him down. Then the horse stood up and neighed. The horseman said: O Prophet of Allah! Command me as you wish. The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: Stand here and do not let anyone reach us. This person, at the beginning of the day, was one who intended to fight you, but by the end of the day, he became one who defended you. Thus, the Noble Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, stopped at one side of Harrah and sent for the Ansar. They came to him, greeted both personalities, and then said: Ride with peace and tranquility.