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Sahih al-Bukhari #6566

Limits and Punishments set by Allah (Hudood)
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا آدَمُ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، حَدَّثَنَا سَلَمَةُ بْنُ كُهَيْلٍ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ الشَّعْبِيَّ، يُحَدِّثُ عَنْ عَلِيٍّ، رضى الله عنه حِينَ رَجَمَ الْمَرْأَةَ يَوْمَ الْجُمُعَةِ وَقَالَ قَدْ رَجَمْتُهَا بِسُنَّةِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم‏.‏
from `Ali when the latter stoned a lady to death on a Friday. `Ali said, "I have stoned her according to the tradition of Allah's Messenger (ﷺ)."
Narrated by Narrated Ash-Shu`bi:

Context

This hadith recounts an incident where Ali (رضي الله عنه) executed a punishment based on the tradition of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). It reflects the application of divine justice in society, illustrating how the Prophet's teachings were implemented in real-life situations. The act of stoning was a serious matter, emphasizing the weight of moral and legal responsibilities in upholding justice.

Modern Application

In contemporary discussions about justice, this hadith serves as a reminder of the importance of adhering to established laws and ethical guidelines. It encourages individuals to reflect on the principles of justice and fairness in their own lives and communities.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Divine Justice and Punishments (Hudud) because it demonstrates the application of a severe punishment in accordance with the teachings of the Prophet (ﷺ) as a means of upholding justice.

Divine JusticePunishments (Hudud)

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This hadith is #6566 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Limits and Punishments set by Allah (Hudood). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Ash-Shu`bi:.

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