Sahih Muslim #3633
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
This hadith discusses the topic of invoking curses and the importance of evidence in matters of justice. Ibn Abbas refers to a statement of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ regarding the gravity of punishing without clear evidence. This highlights the principles of fairness and justice in Islamic teachings.
Modern Application
In contemporary society, this principle underscores the importance of due process and evidence in legal matters. It serves as a reminder to uphold justice and refrain from making accusations without substantiated proof.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Divine Justice and Punishments (Hudud) because it emphasizes the necessity of evidence in administering justice and the seriousness of wrongful punishment.
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About Sahih Muslim
This hadith is #3633 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Invoking Curses. It is graded Sahih and narrated by 'Abdullah b Shaddad reported that mention was made about the invokers of curses before Ibn 'Abbas (Allah be pleased with them). Ibn Shaddad said:.