Sahih Muslim #4748

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.

حَدَّثَنَا زَكَرِيَّاءُ بْنُ يَحْيَى بْنِ صَالِحٍ الْمِصْرِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا الْمُفَضَّلُ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ فَضَالَةَ - عَنْ عَيَّاشٍ، - وَهُوَ ابْنُ عَبَّاسٍ الْقِتْبَانِيُّ - عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ يَزِيدَ أَبِي عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ الْحُبُلِيِّ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عَمْرِو بْنِ الْعَاصِ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ يُغْفَرُ لِلشَّهِيدِ كُلُّ ذَنْبٍ إِلاَّ الدَّيْنَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
All the sins of a Shahid (martyr) are forgiven except debt.
Narrated by It has been reported on the authority of 'Amr b. al-'As that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

This hadith discusses the status of a martyr (Shahid) in Islam, stating that all their sins are forgiven except for debts. This highlights the significance of fulfilling one's obligations and the weight of financial responsibilities, even in the context of martyrdom.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this principle serves as a reminder to prioritize settling debts and fulfilling financial obligations, as they hold significant importance in one's spiritual journey. It encourages individuals to be responsible and considerate in their financial dealings.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Forgiveness and Martyrdom because it addresses the concept of forgiveness for martyrs while emphasizing the importance of fulfilling debts.

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This hadith is #4748 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book on Government. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It has been reported on the authority of 'Amr b. al-'As that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:.

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