Sahih al-Bukhari #6888
Judgments (Ahkaam)
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
حَدَّثَنِي عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ الصَّبَّاحِ، حَدَّثَنَا مَحْبُوبُ بْنُ الْحَسَنِ، حَدَّثَنَا خَالِدٌ، عَنْ حُمَيْدِ بْنِ هِلاَلٍ، عَنْ أَبِي بُرْدَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي مُوسَى، أَنَّ رَجُلاً، أَسْلَمَ ثُمَّ تَهَوَّدَ، فَأَتَى مُعَاذُ بْنُ جَبَلٍ وَهْوَ عِنْدَ أَبِي مُوسَى فَقَالَ مَا هَذَا قَالَ أَسْلَمَ ثُمَّ تَهَوَّدَ. قَالَ لاَ أَجْلِسُ حَتَّى أَقْتُلَهُ، قَضَاءُ اللَّهِ وَرَسُولِهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم.
A man embraced Islam and then reverted back to Judaism. Mu`adh bin Jabal came and saw the man
with Abu Musa. Mu`adh asked, "What is wrong with this (man)?" Abu Musa replied, "He embraced
Islam and then reverted back to Judaism." Mu`adh said, "I will not sit down unless you kill him (as it
is) the verdict of Allah and His Apostle.
Narrated by Narrated Abu Musa:
Context
This hadith recounts an incident where a man converted to Islam and then reverted to Judaism. Mu`adh bin Jabal expressed a strong reaction, indicating the severity of leaving Islam. This highlights the importance of steadfastness in faith and the serious implications of apostasy.
Modern Application
In contemporary discussions about faith, this hadith serves as a reminder of the commitment that comes with embracing a belief system. It encourages individuals to reflect on their faith and the importance of remaining steadfast in their beliefs.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Divine Decree and Punishments (Hudud) because it addresses the consequences of apostasy as understood in Islamic teachings.
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About Sahih al-Bukhari
This hadith is #6888 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Judgments (Ahkaam). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Abu Musa:.