Sunan Abu Dawud #4391

Prescribed Punishments (Kitab Al-Hudud)
Sahih li ghairih

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

حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عُبَيْدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادٌ، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ يَحْيَى بْنِ حَبَّانَ، بِهَذَا الْحَدِيثِ قَالَ فَجَلَدَهُ مَرْوَانُ جَلَدَاتٍ وَخَلَّى سَبِيلَهُ ‏.‏
Marwan gave him some lashes and let him go.
Narrated by This tradition has also been transmitted by Muhammad bin Yahya bin Hibban through a different chain of narrators. This version adds :

Context

In this hadith, Marwan punishes a man with lashes and then releases him. This incident highlights the application of punishment in Islamic law, particularly in cases where transgressions occur. The takeaway is the balance between justice and mercy, as the punishment was administered but the individual was ultimately set free.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, this principle can be seen in the justice system where punishment is often balanced with rehabilitation. It emphasizes the importance of accountability while also allowing for second chances and the potential for personal growth.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Punishments (Hudud) because it discusses the transmission of a punishment incident and reflects the application of legal consequences in Islamic teachings.

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This hadith is #4391 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Prescribed Punishments (Kitab Al-Hudud). It is graded Sahih li ghairih and narrated by This tradition has also been transmitted by Muhammad bin Yahya bin Hibban through a different chain of narrators. This version adds :.

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