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Sunan Abu Dawud #3586

The Office of the Judge (Kitab Al-Aqdiyah)
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا إِبْرَاهِيمُ بْنُ مُوسَى الرَّازِيُّ، أَخْبَرَنَا عِيسَى، حَدَّثَنَا أُسَامَةُ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ رَافِعٍ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ أُمَّ سَلَمَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِهَذَا الْحَدِيثِ قَالَ يَخْتَصِمَانِ فِي مَوَارِيثَ وَأَشْيَاءَ قَدْ دَرَسَتْ فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ إِنِّي إِنَّمَا أَقْضِي بَيْنَكُمْ بِرَأْيِي فِيمَا لَمْ يُنْزَلْ عَلَىَّ فِيهِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
I decide between you on the basis of my opinion in cases about which no revelation has been sent down to me.
Narrated by Umm Salamah reported the Prophet (ﷺ) as saying when two men were disputing over inheritance and old things:

Context

In this hadith, Umm Salamah narrates that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) addressed a dispute between two men regarding inheritance and old possessions. He emphasized that his judgments are based on personal opinion in matters where no divine revelation has been provided. This highlights the importance of relying on reason and fairness in resolving disputes, especially in areas not explicitly covered by religious texts.

Modern Application

In today's world, this principle encourages individuals to seek fair resolutions in conflicts, especially when clear guidelines are absent. It promotes the idea of using reason and justice in personal and communal disputes, fostering a sense of equity in various aspects of life.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Justice and Prophetic Authority because it illustrates the Prophet's role in making fair decisions based on reason in the absence of divine guidance.

JusticeProphetic Authority

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About Sunan Abu Dawud

This hadith is #3586 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of The Office of the Judge (Kitab Al-Aqdiyah). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Umm Salamah reported the Prophet (ﷺ) as saying when two men were disputing over inheritance and old things:.

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