Sahih al-Bukhari #6676
Apostates
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا هِشَامٌ، أَخْبَرَنَا مَعْمَرٌ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِي سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ، قَالَ بَيْنَا النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقْسِمُ جَاءَ عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ ذِي الْخُوَيْصِرَةِ التَّمِيمِيُّ فَقَالَ اعْدِلْ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ. فَقَالَ " وَيْلَكَ مَنْ يَعْدِلُ إِذَا لَمْ أَعْدِلْ ". قَالَ عُمَرُ بْنُ الْخَطَّابِ دَعْنِي أَضْرِبْ عُنُقَهُ. قَالَ " دَعْهُ فَإِنَّ لَهُ أَصْحَابًا يَحْقِرُ أَحَدُكُمْ صَلاَتَهُ مَعَ صَلاَتِهِ، وَصِيَامَهُ مَعَ صِيَامِهِ، يَمْرُقُونَ مِنَ الدِّينِ كَمَا يَمْرُقُ السَّهْمُ مِنَ الرَّمِيَّةِ، يُنْظَرُ فِي قُذَذِهِ فَلاَ يُوجَدُ فِيهِ شَىْءٌ، يُنْظَرُ فِي نَصْلِهِ فَلاَ يُوجَدُ فِيهِ شَىْءٌ، ثُمَّ يُنْظَرُ فِي رِصَافِهِ فَلاَ يُوجَدُ فِيهِ شَىْءٌ، ثُمَّ يُنْظَرُ فِي نَضِيِّهِ فَلاَ يُوجَدُ فِيهِ شَىْءٌ، قَدْ سَبَقَ الْفَرْثَ وَالدَّمَ، آيَتُهُمْ رَجُلٌ إِحْدَى يَدَيْهِ ـ أَوْ قَالَ ثَدْيَيْهِ ـ مِثْلُ ثَدْىِ الْمَرْأَةِ ـ أَوْ قَالَ مِثْلُ الْبَضْعَةِ ـ تَدَرْدَرُ، يَخْرُجُونَ عَلَى حِينِ فُرْقَةٍ مِنَ النَّاسِ ". قَالَ أَبُو سَعِيدٍ أَشْهَدُ سَمِعْتُ مِنَ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَأَشْهَدُ أَنَّ عَلِيًّا قَتَلَهُمْ وَأَنَا مَعَهُ، جِيءَ بِالرَّجُلِ عَلَى النَّعْتِ الَّذِي نَعَتَهُ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم. قَالَ فَنَزَلَتْ فِيهِ {وَمِنْهُمْ مَنْ يَلْمِزُكَ فِي الصَّدَقَاتِ}.
While the Prophet (ﷺ) was distributing (something, `Abdullah bin Dhil Khawaisira at-Tamimi came and
said, "Be just, O Allah's Messenger (ﷺ)!" The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Woe to you ! Who would be just if I were not?"
`Umar bin Al-Khattab said, "Allow me to cut off his neck ! " The Prophet (ﷺ) said, " Leave him, for he
has companions, and if you compare your prayers with their prayers and your fasting with theirs, you
will look down upon your prayers and fasting, in comparison to theirs. Yet they will go out of the
religion as an arrow darts through the game's body in which case, if the Qudhadh of the arrow is
examined, nothing will be found on it, and when its Nasl is examined, nothing will be found on it; and
then its Nadiyi is examined, nothing will be found on it. The arrow has been too fast to be smeared by
dung and blood. The sign by which these people will be recognized will be a man whose one hand (or
breast) will be like the breast of a woman (or like a moving piece of flesh). These people will appear
when there will be differences among the people (Muslims)." Abu Sa`id added: I testify that I heard
this from the Prophet (ﷺ) and also testify that `Ali killed those people while I was with him. The man with
the description given by the Prophet (ﷺ) was brought to `Ali. The following Verses were revealed in
connection with that very person (i.e., `Abdullah bin Dhil-Khawaisira at-Tarnimi): 'And among them
are men who accuse you (O Muhammad) in the matter of (the distribution of) the alms.' (9.58)
Narrated by Narrated Abu Sa`id:
Context
The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) responds to a man who questions his fairness during a distribution of resources. He warns that true justice must come from him and highlights the existence of individuals who may deviate from the faith. This hadith emphasizes the importance of integrity and the potential dangers of hypocrisy within the community.
Modern Application
In today's society, this hadith encourages individuals to reflect on their own actions and integrity. It serves as a reminder to uphold fairness and sincerity in all dealings, while also being aware of the influences of those who may not share the same values.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct and Prophetic Teachings because it illustrates the Prophet's commitment to justice and the importance of maintaining integrity.
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About Sahih al-Bukhari
This hadith is #6676 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Apostates. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Abu Sa`id:.