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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sunan an-Nasa'i, which contains 5,768 hadiths across 52 books. It is hadith number 3199 in the Book of The Book of Jihad.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #3199

Q: What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 3199 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Jihad), narrated by It was narrated from 'Abdullah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) commanded that snakes be killed and he said:, states: ""Whoever fears their vengeance is not one of us.""

The Book of Jihad

Sahih

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

أَخْبَرَنَا أَبُو مُحَمَّدٍ، مُوسَى بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ - هُوَ الشَّامِيُّ - قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا مَيْمُونُ بْنُ الأَصْبَغِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا يَزِيدُ بْنُ هَارُونَ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا شَرِيكٌ، عَنْ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ، عَنِ الْقَاسِمِ بْنِ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ عَنْ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَنَّهُ أَمَرَ بِقَتْلِ الْحَيَّاتِ وَقَالَ ‏ "‏ مَنْ خَافَ ثَأْرَهُنَّ فَلَيْسَ مِنَّا ‏"‏ ‏.‏

"Whoever fears their vengeance is not one of us."

Narrated by It was narrated from 'Abdullah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) commanded that snakes be killed and he said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) addresses the issue of snakes, commanding their killing. This directive highlights the importance of safety and the need to eliminate threats to human well-being. The statement about fearing their vengeance serves as a reminder that one should not let fear dictate their actions, especially when it comes to fulfilling obligations or responsibilities.

Modern Application

In today's context, this principle can be applied to various fears that prevent individuals from taking necessary actions in their lives. Whether it's fear of confrontation or fear of failure, overcoming such fears is essential for personal growth and safety.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Ethical Conduct because it emphasizes the importance of addressing threats to safety and not allowing fear to hinder necessary actions.

Ethical Conduct