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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sahih Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 3663 in the Book of The Book of Emancipating Slaves.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 3663 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Emancipating Slaves), narrated by Jabir b. Abdullah (Allah be pleased with them) reported that Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) made it obligatory for every tribe (the payment) of blood-wit; he then also made it explicit that it is not permissible for a Muslim to make himself the ally (of the slave emancipated by another) Muslim without his permission. He (the narrator further added):, states: "I was informed that he (the Holy Prophet) cursed the one who did that (and it was recorded) in his Sahifa (in a document)."

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Sahih

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

وَحَدَّثَنِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ رَافِعٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّزَّاقِ، أَخْبَرَنَا ابْنُ جُرَيْجٍ، أَخْبَرَنِي أَبُو الزُّبَيْرِ، أَنَّهُ سَمِعَ جَابِرَ بْنَ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، يَقُولُ كَتَبَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم عَلَى كُلِّ بَطْنٍ عُقُولَهُ ثُمَّ كَتَبَ ‏ "‏ أَنَّهُ لاَ يَحِلُّ لِمُسْلِمٍ أَنْ يَتَوَالَى مَوْلَى رَجُلٍ مُسْلِمٍ بِغَيْرِ إِذْنِهِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ ثُمَّ أُخْبِرْتُ أَنَّهُ لَعَنَ فِي صَحِيفَتِهِ مَنْ فَعَلَ ذَلِكَ ‏.‏

I was informed that he (the Holy Prophet) cursed the one who did that (and it was recorded) in his Sahifa (in a document).

Narrated by Jabir b. Abdullah (Allah be pleased with them) reported that Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) made it obligatory for every tribe (the payment) of blood-wit; he then also made it explicit that it is not permissible for a Muslim to make himself the ally (of the slave emancipated by another) Muslim without his permission. He (the narrator further added):

Context

In this narration, Jabir b. Abdullah reports that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ made it obligatory for tribes to pay blood-wit, emphasizing the importance of consent in relationships, especially regarding the emancipation of slaves. The Prophet's curse on those who act without permission highlights the value of mutual respect and rights within the community.

Modern Application

This hadith underscores the importance of consent and respect in personal relationships today. It encourages individuals to seek permission and maintain ethical standards in their interactions, fostering trust and understanding.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Manumission of Slaves and Blood Money because it addresses the rights of individuals regarding emancipation and the obligations tied to blood-wit.

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