Sahih al-Bukhari #3063

Beginning of Creation
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا بِشْرُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ، عَنْ مُوسَى بْنِ عُقْبَةَ، عَنْ سَالِمٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، قَالَ قَالَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ مَنْ أَخَذَ شَيْئًا مِنَ الأَرْضِ بِغَيْرِ حَقِّهِ خُسِفَ بِهِ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ إِلَى سَبْعِ أَرَضِينَ ‏"‏‏.‏
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Any person who takes a piece of land unjustly will sink down the seven earths on the Day of Resurrection."
Narrated by Narrated Salim's father:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ warns against taking land unjustly, stating that those who do so will face severe consequences on the Day of Resurrection. This hadith underscores the importance of justice and fairness in property rights, serving as a reminder of the ethical obligations individuals have towards one another.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, this hadith serves as a critical reminder of the importance of respecting property rights and ensuring fairness in transactions. It encourages individuals to engage in ethical practices and to avoid unjust actions that could harm others.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Divine Justice and Property Rights because it addresses the consequences of injustice and the importance of upholding property rights.

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About Sahih al-Bukhari

This hadith is #3063 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Beginning of Creation. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Salim's father:.

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