Sahih al-Bukhari #4211

Military Expeditions led by the Prophet (pbuh) (Al-Maghaazi)
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا حَفْصُ بْنُ عُمَرَ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ عَلِيِّ بْنِ مُدْرِكٍ، عَنْ أَبِي زُرْعَةَ بْنِ عَمْرِو بْنِ جَرِيرٍ، عَنْ جَرِيرٍ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ فِي حَجَّةِ الْوَدَاعِ لِجَرِيرٍ ‏"‏ اسْتَنْصِتِ النَّاسَ ‏"‏ فَقَالَ ‏"‏ لاَ تَرْجِعُوا بَعْدِي كُفَّارًا، يَضْرِبُ بَعْضُكُمْ رِقَابَ بَعْضٍ ‏"‏‏.‏
The Prophet (ﷺ) ordered me during Hajjatul-Wada`. "Ask the people to listen." He then said, "Do not become infidels after me by cutting the necks (throats) of one another. "
Narrated by Narrated Jarir:

Context

During his farewell pilgrimage, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) addressed the crowd, warning them against infidelity and violence towards one another. He emphasized the importance of unity and brotherhood among Muslims, urging them not to revert to hostility after his passing. This moment underscores the Prophet's concern for the community's future and their moral responsibilities.

Modern Application

This principle serves as a reminder for communities today to prioritize unity and understanding over conflict. It encourages individuals to foster peaceful relationships and to uphold the values of compassion and respect in their interactions.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Community Responsibility and Prophetic Warning because it highlights the Prophet's (ﷺ) call for unity and the importance of maintaining moral integrity within the community.

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This hadith is #4211 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Military Expeditions led by the Prophet (pbuh) (Al-Maghaazi). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Jarir:.

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