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Sahih Muslim #4235

The Book of Oaths, Muharibin, Qasas (Retaliation), and Diyat (Blood Money)
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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.

وَحَدَّثَنَا هَدَّابُ بْنُ خَالِدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا هَمَّامٌ، حَدَّثَنَا قَتَادَةُ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، أَنَّ جَارِيَةً، وُجِدَ رَأْسُهَا قَدْ رُضَّ بَيْنَ حَجَرَيْنِ فَسَأَلُوهَا مَنْ صَنَعَ هَذَا بِكِ فُلاَنٌ فُلاَنٌ حَتَّى ذَكَرُوا يَهُودِيًّا فَأَوْمَتْ بِرَأْسِهَا فَأُخِذَ الْيَهُودِيُّ فَأَقَرَّ فَأَمَرَ بِهِ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَنْ يُرَضَّ رَأْسُهُ بِالْحِجَارَةِ ‏.‏
A girl was found with her head crushed between two stones. They asked her as to who had done that-has so and so (done it) until they mentioned a Jew. She indicated with the nod of her head (that it was so). So the Jew was caught, and he made confession (of his guilt). And Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) commanded that his head be smashed with stones.
Narrated by Anas b. Malik reported:

Context

This hadith recounts a tragic event where a girl was found with her head crushed between two stones. Upon investigation, she indicated that a Jew was responsible for this act. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) ordered that the perpetrator's head be punished in a similar manner, highlighting the seriousness of the crime and the principle of retribution.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, this hadith serves as a reminder of the importance of justice and accountability for actions. It emphasizes that serious crimes should be addressed appropriately, ensuring that victims receive justice and that societal order is maintained.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Moral Consequences and Punishments (Hudud) because it addresses the consequences of wrongdoing and the principle of retributive justice.

Moral ConsequencesPunishments (Hudud)

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This hadith is #4235 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Oaths, Muharibin, Qasas (Retaliation), and Diyat (Blood Money). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Anas b. Malik reported:.

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