Sahih al-Bukhari #6621

Blood Money (Ad-Diyat)
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا حَجَّاجُ بْنُ مِنْهَالٍ، حَدَّثَنَا هَمَّامٌ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ أَنَّ يَهُودِيًّا، رَضَّ رَأْسَ جَارِيَةٍ بَيْنَ حَجَرَيْنِ، فَقِيلَ لَهَا مَنْ فَعَلَ بِكِ هَذَا أَفُلاَنٌ أَوْ فُلاَنٌ حَتَّى سُمِّيَ الْيَهُودِيُّ، فَأُتِيَ بِهِ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَلَمْ يَزَلْ بِهِ حَتَّى أَقَرَّ بِهِ، فَرُضَّ رَأْسُهُ بِالْحِجَارَةِ‏.‏
A Jew crushed the head of a girl between two stones, and the girl was asked, "Who has done that to you, so-and-so or so and so?" (Some names were mentioned for her) till the name of that Jew was mentioned (whereupon she agreed). The Jew was brought to the Prophet (ﷺ) and the Prophet (ﷺ) kept on questioning him till he confessed, whereupon his head was crushed with stones.
Narrated by Narrated Anas bin Malik:

Context

In this hadith, Anas bin Malik narrates an incident where a Jew was brought to the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) after he had committed a violent act against a girl. The Prophet's insistence on questioning the perpetrator until he confessed highlights the importance of justice and accountability in society. It reflects the Prophet's commitment to upholding justice, even in difficult circumstances.

Modern Application

Today, the principles of justice and accountability are vital in maintaining social order. This hadith serves as a reminder for individuals and communities to seek justice and ensure that wrongdoers are held accountable for their actions, fostering a sense of safety and trust within society.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Punishments (Hudud) because it deals with the consequences of criminal actions and the enforcement of justice as prescribed in Islamic law.

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This hadith is #6621 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Blood Money (Ad-Diyat). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Anas bin Malik:.

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