Sahih al-Bukhari #121

Knowledge
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا حَجَّاجٌ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي عَلِيُّ بْنُ مُدْرِكٍ، عَنْ أَبِي زُرْعَةَ، عَنْ جَرِيرٍ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ لَهُ فِي حَجَّةِ الْوَدَاعِ ‏"‏ اسْتَنْصِتِ النَّاسَ ‏"‏ فَقَالَ ‏"‏ لاَ تَرْجِعُوا بَعْدِي كُفَّارًا يَضْرِبُ بَعْضُكُمْ رِقَابَ بَعْضٍ ‏"‏‏.‏
The Prophet (ﷺ) said to me during Hajjat-al-Wida`: Let the people keep quiet and listen. Then he said (addressing the people), "Do not (become infidels) revert to disbelief after me by striking the necks (cutting the throats) of one another (killing each other).
Narrated by Narrated Jarir:

Context

During the Farewell Pilgrimage, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) urged the people to listen attentively and warned them against reverting to disbelief and violence after his departure. This moment underscores the importance of unity and the dangers of discord among the community.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, this hadith reminds us of the need for peaceful coexistence and understanding among diverse groups. It encourages individuals to resolve conflicts through dialogue and empathy rather than resorting to violence or division.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Warning and Prophetic Conduct because it conveys a crucial message about the consequences of discord and the importance of maintaining unity.

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This hadith is #121 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Knowledge. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Jarir:.

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