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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sahih Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 4916 in the Book of The Book of Hunting, Slaughter, and what may be Eaten.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 4916 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Hunting, Slaughter, and what may be Eaten), narrated by 'Abdullah b. Mughaffal reported that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) prohibited throwing of pebbles. Ibn Ja'far reported (in the narration transmitted by him) that he (the Holy Prophet) said:, states: "It neither inflicts defeat to the enemy nor kills the game but breaks the tooth and puts the eye out. This hadith has been transmitted on the authority of Ibn Mahdi with a slight variation of wording."

The Book of Hunting, Slaughter, and what may be Eaten

Sahih

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

وَحَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، وَعَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنُ مَهْدِيٍّ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ عُقْبَةَ بْنِ صُهْبَانَ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ مُغَفَّلٍ، قَالَ نَهَى رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم عَنِ الْخَذْفِ ‏.‏ قَالَ ابْنُ جَعْفَرٍ فِي حَدِيثِهِ وَقَالَ إِنَّهُ لاَ يَنْكَأُ الْعَدُوَّ وَلاَ يَقْتُلُ الصَّيْدَ وَلَكِنَّهُ يَكْسِرُ السِّنَّ وَيَفْقَأُ الْعَيْنَ ‏.‏ وَقَالَ ابْنُ مَهْدِيٍّ إِنَّهَا لاَ تَنْكَأُ الْعَدُوَّ ‏.‏ وَلَمْ يَذْكُرْ تَفْقَأُ الْعَيْنَ ‏.‏

It neither inflicts defeat to the enemy nor kills the game but breaks the tooth and puts the eye out. This hadith has been transmitted on the authority of Ibn Mahdi with a slight variation of wording.

Narrated by 'Abdullah b. Mughaffal reported that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) prohibited throwing of pebbles. Ibn Ja'far reported (in the narration transmitted by him) that he (the Holy Prophet) said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) prohibits the act of throwing pebbles, emphasizing that it neither harms the enemy nor kills game but can cause injury to others. This guidance reflects the importance of respecting others' well-being and the futility of actions that do not yield beneficial results. The takeaway is a reminder to engage in actions that are constructive rather than harmful.

Modern Application

In today's context, this principle encourages individuals to consider the consequences of their actions before acting. Whether in personal disputes or social interactions, it highlights the importance of resolving conflicts peacefully and thoughtfully, avoiding actions that may lead to unnecessary harm.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Etiquette and Punishments (Hudud) because it illustrates the Prophet's (ﷺ) guidance on appropriate behavior and the consequences of harmful actions.

Prophetic Etiquette Punishments (Hudud)