Sahih Muslim #4311

The Book of Legal Punishments
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ نُمَيْرٍ، وَأَبُو سَعِيدٍ الأَشَجُّ قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، حَدَّثَنَا الأَعْمَشُ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ ‏.‏ نَحْوَهُ إِلَى قَوْلِهِ فَأَمَرَ بِهِ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَرُجِمَ ‏.‏ وَلَمْ يَذْكُرْ مَا بَعْدَهُ مِنْ نُزُولِ الآيَةِ ‏.‏
" Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) pronounced judgment and he was stoned (to death)" And he mentioned nothing subsequent to that pertaining to the revelation of verses.
Narrated by This hadith has been narrated on the authority of A'mash up to the words:

Context

This hadith recounts a judgment made by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ regarding a specific case, emphasizing the application of justice. It illustrates the Prophet's role in adjudicating matters and the importance of following his example in legal and moral issues.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, this hadith serves as a reminder of the importance of justice and fairness in our dealings. It encourages individuals to uphold ethical standards and seek justice in all aspects of life.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Justice and Punishments (Hudud) because it addresses the application of justice in legal matters.

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This hadith is #4311 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Legal Punishments. It is graded Sahih and narrated by This hadith has been narrated on the authority of A'mash up to the words:.

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