What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2015 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of Chapters on Righteousness And Maintaining Good Relations With Relatives), narrated by Abu Hurairah narrated that Abul-Qasim, the Prophet of Repentance, said :, states: ""If somebody slanders his slave (by accusing him of committing illegal sexual intercourse) and the slave is innocent from what he says, Allah will impose the punishment upon him on the Day of Resurrec…"

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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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Chapters on Righteousness And Maintaining Good Relations With Relatives

Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ الْمُبَارَكِ، عَنْ فُضَيْلِ بْنِ غَزْوَانَ، عَنِ ابْنِ أَبِي نُعْمٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ أَبُو الْقَاسِمِ صلى الله عليه وسلم نَبِيُّ التَّوْبَةِ ‏ "‏ مَنْ قَذَفَ مَمْلُوكَهُ بَرِيئًا مِمَّا قَالَ لَهُ أَقَامَ عَلَيْهِ الْحَدَّ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ إِلاَّ أَنْ يَكُونَ كَمَا قَالَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ ‏.‏ وَابْنُ أَبِي نُعْمٍ هُوَ عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنُ أَبِي نُعْمٍ الْبَجَلِيُّ يُكْنَى أَبَا الْحَكَمِ ‏.‏ وَفِي الْبَابِ عَنْ سُوَيْدِ بْنِ مُقَرِّنٍ وَعَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عُمَرَ ‏.‏

"If somebody slanders his slave (by accusing him of committing illegal sexual intercourse) and the slave is innocent from what he says, Allah will impose the punishment upon him on the Day of Resurrection, unless it is as he said about him."

Narrated by Abu Hurairah narrated that Abul-Qasim, the Prophet of Repentance, said :

Context

This hadith addresses the serious issue of slander, specifically regarding accusations against one's slave. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) warns that if someone falsely accuses their slave of a crime they did not commit, they will face punishment on the Day of Resurrection. This highlights the gravity of false accusations and the importance of truthfulness in speech.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, slander can have devastating effects on individuals and communities. It is crucial to verify information before sharing it, as spreading falsehoods can lead to serious consequences, both legally and morally. Promoting a culture of honesty and accountability is essential.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Divine Punishment and Slander because it emphasizes the severe consequences of making false accusations against others.

Divine Punishment Slander