What was the reason for Ibn 'Umar's response with the hadith when he was told, "Do you not go out to fight?"

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The questioner : What is the meaning of Ibn 'Umar's statement?

The Shaykh : The apparent meaning, and Allah knows best, is that Ibn 'Umar is saying: "I am content with this instead of going out to fight." This is the apparent meaning... al-Nawawi?

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