Sahih Muslim #6849
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, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) instructs Ali to execute a punishment for a man accused of fornication with a slave girl. However, upon discovering that the man was castrated, Ali refrains from carrying out the order. This incident illustrates the importance of justice and the need to verify accusations before administering punishment.
Modern Application
This principle is relevant today as it highlights the necessity of due process and the importance of ensuring that justice is served fairly. It reminds us to approach accusations with caution and to consider the circumstances before making judgments.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Punishments (Hudud) because it deals with the application of legal consequences and the importance of verifying the facts before imposing such punishments.
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About Sahih Muslim
This hadith is #6849 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Repentance. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Anas reported that a person was charged with fornication with the slavegirl of Allah's Messenger (ﷺ). Thereupon Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said to 'Ali:.