The Prophet (ﷺ) said: If you find anyone doing as Lot's people did, kill the one who does it, and the one to whom it is done.
Abu Dawud said: A similar tradition has also been transmitted by Sulaiman b. Bilal from 'Amr b. Abi 'Umar. And 'Abbad b. Mansur transmitted it from 'Ikrimah on the authority of Ibn 'Abbas who transmitted it from the Prophet (ﷺ). It has also been transmitted by Ibn Juraij from Ibrahim from Dawud b. Al-Husain from 'Ikrimah on the authority of Ibn 'Abbas who transmitted it from the Prophet (ﷺ).
Narrated by Narrated Abdullah ibn Abbas:
Context
This hadith addresses a serious issue regarding certain immoral acts that were prevalent in the time of Prophet Lot (ﷺ). The Prophet (ﷺ) emphasized the severity of such actions by instructing that those who engage in them should face the ultimate punishment. This reflects the importance of maintaining moral integrity within society and the consequences of deviating from it.
Modern Application
In today's context, this hadith serves as a reminder of the importance of upholding moral values and addressing harmful behaviors in society. It encourages individuals and communities to promote ethical conduct and to stand against actions that undermine social harmony.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct and Punishments (Hudud) because it highlights the Prophet's (ﷺ) guidance on dealing with severe moral transgressions and the prescribed consequences for such actions.
This hadith is #4464 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Prescribed Punishments (Kitab Al-Hudud). It is graded Hasan and narrated by Narrated Abdullah ibn Abbas:.
