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Sahih Muslim #4923

The Book of Hunting, Slaughter, and what may be Eaten
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The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

وَحَدَّثَنَا عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مُعَاذٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ عَدِيٍّ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ جُبَيْرٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ لاَ تَتَّخِذُوا شَيْئًا فِيهِ الرُّوحُ غَرَضًا ‏"‏ ‏.‏
Do not make anything having life as a target.
Narrated by Ibn 'Abbas reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) having said this:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) advises against using living beings as targets. This guidance underscores the ethical treatment of animals and the importance of compassion in all actions. It reflects the broader Islamic principle of mercy towards all creatures.

Modern Application

Today, this principle can be applied in various contexts, such as promoting animal welfare and responsible hunting practices. It encourages individuals to consider the impact of their actions on living beings and to act with kindness.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Ethical Conduct because it emphasizes the moral obligation to treat living beings with respect and compassion.

Ethical Conduct

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This hadith is #4923 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Hunting, Slaughter, and what may be Eaten. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Ibn 'Abbas reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) having said this:.

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