Sahih al-Bukhari #2457

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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ وَهْبٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي مَالِكُ بْنُ أَنَسٍ، قَالَ وَأَخْبَرَنِي ابْنُ فُلاَنٍ، عَنْ سَعِيدٍ الْمَقْبُرِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَحَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّزَّاقِ، أَخْبَرَنَا مَعْمَرٌ، عَنْ هَمَّامٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ إِذَا قَاتَلَ أَحَدُكُمْ فَلْيَجْتَنِبِ الْوَجْهَ ‏"‏‏.‏
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "If somebody fights (or beats somebody) then he should avoid the face."
Narrated by Narrated Abu Huraira:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) addresses the conduct one should maintain during a fight. He emphasizes the importance of avoiding harm to the face, which signifies respect for the dignity of others even in conflict. This teaching reflects a broader principle of ethical conduct in Islam, highlighting the need to maintain humanity and respect in all interactions.

Modern Application

In today's world, this principle can be applied in various forms of conflict resolution, such as in arguments or disagreements. By focusing on respectful communication and avoiding personal attacks, individuals can foster a more constructive dialogue and maintain relationships even in challenging situations.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Ethical Conduct and Prophetic Etiquette because it emphasizes the importance of maintaining respect and dignity during conflicts.

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This hadith is #2457 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Manumission of Slaves. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Abu Huraira:.

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