The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) gave a decision on the basis of an oath and a single witness.
Narrated by Ibn 'Abbas said:
Context
This hadith highlights the importance of justice as the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) ruled based on an oath and a single witness. It underscores the significance of fairness in legal matters, emphasizing that even limited evidence can lead to just decisions. This reflects the broader Islamic principle of upholding justice in all aspects of life.
Modern Application
In contemporary society, this principle underscores the importance of fairness in legal proceedings. It serves as a reminder that justice should be pursued even with limited evidence, fostering trust in legal systems.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Justice because it emphasizes the importance of making fair decisions based on available evidence.
And those who accuse their wives [of adultery] and have no witnesses except themselves - then the witness of one of them [shall be] four testimonies [swearing] by Allah that indeed, he is of the truthful.
O you who have believed, testimony [should be taken] among you when death approaches one of you at the time of bequest - [that of] two just men from among you or two others from outside if you are traveling through the land and the disaster of death should strike you. Detain them after the prayer and let them both swear by Allah if you doubt [their testimony, saying], "We will not exchange our oath for a price, even if he should be a near relative, and we will not withhold the testimony of Allah. Indeed, we would then be of the sinful."
But Allah bears witness to that which He has revealed to you. He has sent it down with His knowledge, and the angels bear witness [as well]. And sufficient is Allah as Witness.
This hadith is #3609 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of The Office of the Judge (Kitab Al-Aqdiyah). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Ibn 'Abbas said:.
