Sahih al-Bukhari #6508

Laws of Inheritance (Al-Faraa'id)
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا قَبِيصَةُ بْنُ عُقْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ أَبِي قَيْسٍ، عَنْ هُزَيْلٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالَ إِنَّ أَهْلَ الإِسْلاَمِ لا يُسَيِّبُونَ، وَإِنَّ أَهْلَ الْجَاهِلِيَّةِ كَانُوا يُسَيِّبُونَ‏.‏
The Muslims did not free slaves as Sa'iba, but the People of the Pre-lslamic Period of Ignorance used to do so.
Narrated by Narrated `Abdullah:

Context

In this narration, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) distinguishes between the practices of Muslims and those of the pre-Islamic period regarding the freeing of slaves. He emphasizes that Muslims do not engage in the same practices as those who lived in ignorance before Islam. This highlights the transformative impact of Islamic teachings on social practices and ethics.

Modern Application

Today, this hadith can inspire discussions about social justice and the rights of individuals. It encourages Muslims to reflect on their ethical responsibilities towards others and to promote fairness and compassion in their communities.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Manumission of Slaves and Slave Rights because it addresses the Islamic perspective on freeing slaves and the ethical treatment of individuals.

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This hadith is #6508 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Laws of Inheritance (Al-Faraa'id). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated `Abdullah:.

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