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Sahih Muslim #4251

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.

حَدَّثَنَا عُثْمَانُ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، وَإِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، وَمُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ نُمَيْرٍ، جَمِيعًا عَنْ وَكِيعٍ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدَةُ بْنُ سُلَيْمَانَ، وَوَكِيعٌ عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، عَنْ أَبِي وَائِلٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ أَوَّلُ مَا يُقْضَى بَيْنَ النَّاسِ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ فِي الدِّمَاءِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
The first (thing) that will be decided among people on the Day of Judgment will pertain to bloodshed.
Narrated by 'Abdullah b. (Mas'ud) reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ stated that the first matter to be judged on the Day of Judgment will be concerning bloodshed. This hadith serves as a solemn reminder of the gravity of taking a life and the consequences that follow. It underscores the importance of justice and accountability in matters of life and death.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this hadith serves as a powerful reminder of the sanctity of life and the importance of resolving conflicts peacefully. It encourages individuals to seek justice and avoid actions that could lead to harm or violence.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment and Blood Money because it addresses the serious implications of bloodshed and the accountability that follows in the hereafter.

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This hadith is #4251 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 'Abdullah b. (Mas'ud) reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:.

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