#2434

Sahih al-Bukhari

Sahih al-Bukhari #2434

Manumission of Slaves

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا آدَمُ بْنُ أَبِي إِيَاسٍ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، حَدَّثَنَا عَمْرُو بْنُ دِينَارٍ، سَمِعْتُ جَابِرَ بْنَ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ ـ رضى الله عنهما ـ قَالَ أَعْتَقَ رَجُلٌ مِنَّا عَبْدًا لَهُ عَنْ دُبُرٍ، فَدَعَا النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِهِ فَبَاعَهُ‏.‏ قَالَ جَابِرٌ مَاتَ الْغُلاَمُ عَامَ أَوَّلَ‏.‏

A man amongst us declared that his slave would be freed after his death. The Prophet (ﷺ) called for that slave and sold him. The slave died the same year.

Narrated by Narrated Jabir bin `Abdullah:

Context

This narration describes a situation where a man declared that his slave would be freed upon his death. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) intervened by selling the slave instead, highlighting the importance of proper procedures in manumission. This reflects the need for clarity and fairness in such matters.

Modern Application

In today's world, this principle can be applied to ensure that individuals are aware of the proper legal and ethical processes involved in freeing someone from servitude or any form of obligation.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Manumission of Slaves because it illustrates the proper approach to the emancipation of individuals in servitude.

Manumission of Slaves

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And they sold him for a reduced price - a few dirhams - and they were, concerning him, of those content with little.

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And never is it for a believer to kill a believer except by mistake. And whoever kills a believer by mistake - then the freeing of a believing slave and a compensation payment presented to the deceased's family [is required] unless they give [up their right as] charity. But if the deceased was from a people at war with you and he was a believer - then [only] the freeing of a believing slave; and if he was from a people with whom you have a treaty - then a compensation payment presented to his family and the freeing of a believing slave. And whoever does not find [one or cannot afford to buy one] - then [instead], a fast for two months consecutively, [seeking] acceptance of repentance from Allah. And Allah is ever Knowing and Wise.

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And of the people is he who sells himself, seeking means to the approval of Allah. And Allah is kind to [His] servants.

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This hadith is #2434 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Manumission of Slaves. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Jabir bin `Abdullah:.

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