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Sahih Muslim #187

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

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، وَابْنُ، نُمَيْرٍ قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا مُصْعَبٌ، - وَهُوَ ابْنُ الْمِقْدَامِ - حَدَّثَنَا عِكْرِمَةُ بْنُ عَمَّارٍ، عَنْ إِيَاسِ بْنِ سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ مَنْ سَلَّ عَلَيْنَا السَّيْفَ فَلَيْسَ مِنَّا ‏"‏ ‏.‏
He who draws the sword against us is not of us.
Narrated by Iyas b. Salama narrated from his father that the Apostle (ﷺ) observed:

Context

This hadith conveys a strong message about loyalty and community among Muslims. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) stated that anyone who draws a sword against the community is not part of it, emphasizing the importance of unity and the protection of the Muslim community from internal strife.

Modern Application

In modern contexts, this hadith serves as a reminder of the importance of community cohesion and the need to resolve conflicts peacefully. It encourages individuals to foster unity and avoid actions that could harm the community.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Community and Prophetic Conduct because it addresses the principles of loyalty and the conduct expected within the Muslim community.

CommunityProphetic Conduct

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This hadith is #187 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Faith. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Iyas b. Salama narrated from his father that the Apostle (ﷺ) observed:.

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