Sahih Muslim #4663

The Book on Government
Sahih

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

وَحَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ خِرَاشٍ، حَدَّثَنَا حَبَّانُ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَوَانَةَ، ح وَحَدَّثَنِي الْقَاسِمُ بْنُ، زَكَرِيَّاءَ حَدَّثَنَا عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مُوسَى، عَنْ شَيْبَانَ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، أَخْبَرَنَا الْمُصْعَبُ بْنُ الْمِقْدَامِ الْخَثْعَمِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا إِسْرَائِيلُ، ح وَحَدَّثَنِي حَجَّاجٌ، حَدَّثَنَا عَارِمُ بْنُ الْفَضْلِ، حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادُ بْنُ زَيْدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ الْمُخْتَارِ، وَرَجُلٌ، سَمَّاهُ كُلُّهُمْ عَنْ زِيَادِ بْنِ عِلاَقَةَ، عَنْ عَرْفَجَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِمِثْلِهِ غَيْرَ أَنَّ فِي حَدِيثِهِمْ جَمِيعًا ‏ "‏ فَاقْتُلُوهُ ‏"‏ ‏.
" Kill him."
Narrated by In another version of the tradition narrated on the same authority through a different chains of transmitters we have the words:

Context

This hadith discusses a severe consequence for a specific action, indicating the seriousness with which certain offenses are treated in Islamic law. The directive to 'kill him' reflects the gravity of the situation and serves as a reminder of the importance of justice and accountability within the community.

Modern Application

While the context of this hadith is specific to legal matters, it highlights the broader principle of accountability in society. Today, communities must ensure that justice is served fairly and that individuals are held responsible for their actions, fostering a sense of safety and order.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Punishments (Hudud) because it addresses the prescribed punishment for a specific offense, emphasizing the importance of justice in Islamic law.

Related Ayahs

سُورَةُ النَّمۡلِ
An-Naml (The Ant)
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
1 ayah
لَأُعَذِّبَنَّهُۥ عَذَابًۭا شَدِيدًا أَوْ لَأَا۟ذْبَحَنَّهُۥٓ أَوْ لَيَأْتِيَنِّى بِسُلْطَٰنٍۢ مُّبِينٍۢ
I will surely punish him with a severe punishment or slaughter him unless he brings me clear authorization."
سُورَةُ الحَاقَّةِ
Al-Haaqqa (The Reality)
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
1 ayah
ثُمَّ ٱلْجَحِيمَ صَلُّوهُ
Then into Hellfire drive him.
سُورَةُ المُدَّثِّرِ
Al-Muddaththir (The Cloaked One)
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
2 ayahs
ثُمَّ قُتِلَ كَيْفَ قَدَّرَ
Then may he be destroyed [for] how he deliberated.
فَقُتِلَ كَيْفَ قَدَّرَ
So may he be destroyed [for] how he deliberated.
سُورَةُ الدُّخَانِ
Ad-Dukhaan (The Smoke)
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
1 ayah
ثُمَّ صُبُّوا۟ فَوْقَ رَأْسِهِۦ مِنْ عَذَابِ ٱلْحَمِيمِ
Then pour over his head from the torment of scalding water."

Common Words

26 total21 unique4 repeated
ثم3x
أو2x
كيف2x
قدر2x
لأعذبنه1x
عذابا1x
شديدا1x
لأاذبحنه1x
ليأتينى1x
بسلطن1x
مبين1x
ٱلجحيم1x
صلوه1x
قتل1x
صبوا1x
فوق1x
رأسه1x
من1x
عذاب1x
ٱلحميم1x
Scroll to explore ayah details

Related Hadiths

About Sahih Muslim

This hadith is #4663 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book on Government. It is graded Sahih and narrated by In another version of the tradition narrated on the same authority through a different chains of transmitters we have the words:.

About This Hadith