Sahih Muslim #4312
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
In this hadith, Jabir ibn Abdullah reports an incident where the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ ordered the stoning of individuals who committed serious offenses. This reflects the application of justice within the community and the seriousness with which certain actions are regarded in Islamic law.
Modern Application
This principle highlights the importance of justice in society and the need for accountability. It encourages communities to establish fair systems that uphold moral and ethical standards.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Justice and Punishments (Hudud) because it illustrates the application of justice in serious offenses.
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About Sahih Muslim
This hadith is #4312 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Legal Punishments. It is graded Sahih.