Narrated by It was narrated from Anas bin Malik that some Bedouins from 'Urainah came to the Prophet (ﷺ) and became Muslims, but the climate of Al-Madinah did not suit them; their skin turned yellow and their stomachs became swollen. The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) sent them to some pregnant camels of his and told them to drink their milk and urine until they recovered. Then they killed the camel-herder and drove the camels away. The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) sent people after then and they were brought back. their hands and feet were cut off and their eyes were smoldered with burning nails. The Commander of the Believers, 'Abdul-Malik, said to Anas - when he was narrating this Hadith to him - "(Were they being punished) for Kufr or for a sin?" He said:
Context
This hadith narrates a troubling incident involving a group of Bedouins from 'Urainah who converted to Islam but struggled to adapt to the climate of Al-Madinah, leading to their health issues. After recovering through the Prophet's ﷺ guidance to drink camel's milk and urine, they committed a grave act by killing the camel-herder and stealing the camels. The Prophet ﷺ responded with severe punishment, highlighting the seriousness of their betrayal and the consequences of their actions.
Modern Application
This hadith serves as a reminder of the importance of loyalty and the consequences of betrayal. In today's context, it emphasizes the need to honor commitments and the serious repercussions that can arise from disloyalty, whether in personal relationships or community responsibilities.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Divine Justice and Punishments (Hudud) because it illustrates the severe consequences faced by those who betray trust and commit grave sins.
This hadith is #307 from Sunan an-Nasa'i, in the Book of The Book of Purification. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated from Anas bin Malik that some Bedouins from 'Urainah came to the Prophet (ﷺ) and became Muslims, but the climate of Al-Madinah did not suit them; their skin turned yellow and their stomachs became swollen. The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) sent them to some pregnant camels of his and told them to drink their milk and urine until they recovered. Then they killed the camel-herder and drove the camels away. The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) sent people after then and they were brought back. their hands and feet were cut off and their eyes were smoldered with burning nails. The Commander of the Believers, 'Abdul-Malik, said to Anas - when he was narrating this Hadith to him - "(Were they being punished) for Kufr or for a sin?" He said:.
