Sunan Abu Dawud #2670
Jihad (Kitab Al-Jihad)
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو الْوَلِيدِ الطَّيَالِسِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا عُمَرُ بْنُ الْمُرَقِّعِ بْنِ صَيْفِيِّ بْنِ رَبَاحٍ، حَدَّثَنِي أَبِي، عَنْ جَدِّهِ، رَبَاحِ بْنِ رَبِيعٍ قَالَ كُنَّا مَعَ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فِي غَزْوَةٍ فَرَأَى النَّاسَ مُجْتَمِعِينَ عَلَى شَىْءٍ فَبَعَثَ رَجُلاً فَقَالَ " انْظُرْ عَلاَمَ اجْتَمَعَ هَؤُلاَءِ " فَجَاءَ فَقَالَ عَلَى امْرَأَةٍ قَتِيلٍ . فَقَالَ " مَا كَانَتْ هَذِهِ لِتُقَاتِلَ " . قَالَ وَعَلَى الْمُقَدِّمَةِ خَالِدُ بْنُ الْوَلِيدِ فَبَعَثَ رَجُلاً فَقَالَ " قُلْ لِخَالِدٍ لاَ يَقْتُلَنَّ امْرَأَةً وَلاَ عَسِيفًا " .
When we were with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) on an expedition, he saw some people collected together over something and sent a man and said: See, what are these people collected around? He then came and said: They are round a woman who has been killed. He said: This is not one with whom fighting should have taken place. Khalid ibn al-Walid was in charge of the van; so he sent a man and said: Tell Khalid not to kill a woman or a hired servant.
Narrated by Narrated Rabah ibn Rabi':
Context
During an expedition, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) demonstrated a commitment to ethical conduct in warfare. He instructed his companions not to harm women or non-combatants, highlighting the importance of compassion and respect even in times of conflict.
Modern Application
This principle is relevant today in discussions about humanitarian laws and ethical standards in conflict situations. It reminds individuals and groups to prioritize the protection of vulnerable populations, ensuring that compassion prevails even during disputes.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Military Might and Warfare and Prophetic Command because it emphasizes the ethical guidelines established by the Prophet (ﷺ) regarding the treatment of non-combatants in warfare.
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About Sunan Abu Dawud
This hadith is #2670 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Jihad (Kitab Al-Jihad) and narrated by Narrated Rabah ibn Rabi':.