Sahih Muslim #4295
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 recounts an incident where a man was brought to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ after committing adultery. The Prophet initially turned him away but ultimately ordered his punishment, emphasizing the seriousness of the offense. This highlights the balance between mercy and justice in Islamic law.
Modern Application
In contemporary society, this hadith can remind us of the importance of accountability and the need for just consequences for actions. It emphasizes the significance of maintaining moral standards while also recognizing the potential for rehabilitation.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Divine Legislation and Punishments (Hudud) because it illustrates the implementation of Islamic law regarding serious offenses and the prescribed consequences.
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About Sahih Muslim
This hadith is #4295 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Legal Punishments. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Jabir b. Samura reported that there was brought to Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) a short-statured person with thick uncombed hair, muscular body, having a mantle around him and he had committed adultery. He turned him away twice and then made pronouncement about him and he was stoned. Then Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said:.