Sahih Muslim #186

The Book of Faith
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنِي زُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، وَمُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى، - وَهُوَ الْقَطَّانُ - ح وَحَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو أُسَامَةَ، وَابْنُ، نُمَيْرٍ كُلُّهُمْ عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ح وَحَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ يَحْيَى، - وَاللَّفْظُ لَهُ - قَالَ قَرَأْتُ عَلَى مَالِكٍ عَنْ نَافِعٍ عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ مَنْ حَمَلَ عَلَيْنَا السِّلاَحَ فَلَيْسَ مِنَّا ‏"‏ ‏.‏
He who took up arms against us is not of us.
Narrated by It is narrated on the authority of Abdullah b. Umar who narrates from the Prophet of Allah (ﷺ) who said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) warns against those who take up arms against the Muslim community, indicating that such actions are contrary to the principles of Islam. This statement underscores the importance of unity and peace within the Muslim community and the consequences of division and conflict.

Modern Application

Today, this principle can be applied by promoting peace and unity within communities. Muslims are encouraged to resolve conflicts amicably and work towards collective well-being rather than division.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Jihad and Opposition to Prophets because it addresses the consequences of opposing the Muslim community and the importance of unity.

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This hadith is #186 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Faith. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It is narrated on the authority of Abdullah b. Umar who narrates from the Prophet of Allah (ﷺ) who said:.

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