Sahih al-Bukhari #6294

To make the Heart Tender (Ar-Riqaq)
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا عُمَرُ بْنُ حَفْصٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي، حَدَّثَنَا الأَعْمَشُ، حَدَّثَنِي شَقِيقٌ، سَمِعْتُ عَبْدَ اللَّهِ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ قَالَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ أَوَّلُ مَا يُقْضَى بَيْنَ النَّاسِ بِالدِّمَاءِ ‏"‏‏.‏
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "The cases which will be decided first (on the Day of Resurrection) will be the cases of blood-shedding. "
Narrated by Narrated `Abdullah:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ indicated that the first matters to be judged on the Day of Resurrection will be those involving bloodshed. This statement highlights the gravity of taking a life and the severe consequences that follow such actions. It serves as a reminder of the sanctity of life and the importance of justice in resolving conflicts.

Modern Application

This principle is relevant today as it calls for accountability and justice in cases of violence and murder. It encourages individuals and societies to seek peaceful resolutions and uphold the value of human life in all interactions.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment and Punishments (Hudud) because it emphasizes the seriousness of bloodshed and the immediate attention it will receive in the afterlife.

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This hadith is #6294 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of To make the Heart Tender (Ar-Riqaq). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated `Abdullah:.

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