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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 3742 in the Book of The Book of 'Umra.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #3742

Q: What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 3742 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of 'Umra), narrated by Ibn Juraij said:, states: "'Ata' informed me, from Habib bin Abi Thabit, from Ibn 'Umar -and he did not hear it from him- he said: 'Allah's Messenger said: "There is no 'Umra and no Ruqba. Whoever is given something on the basi…"

The Book of 'Umra

Sahih

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

أَخْبَرَنَا عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَكْرٍ، ‏{‏ قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا ابْنُ جُرَيْجٍ، ‏}‏ قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي عَطَاءٌ، عَنْ حَبِيبِ بْنِ أَبِي ثَابِتٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، وَلَمْ يَسْمَعْهُ مِنْهُ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ لاَ عُمْرَى وَلاَ رُقْبَى فَمَنْ أُعْمِرَ شَيْئًا أَوْ أُرْقِبَهُ فَهُوَ لَهُ حَيَاتَهُ وَمَمَاتَهُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ عَطَاءٌ هُوَ لِلآخَرِ ‏.‏

'Ata' informed me, from Habib bin Abi Thabit, from Ibn 'Umar -and he did not hear it from him- he said: 'Allah's Messenger said: "There is no 'Umra and no Ruqba. Whoever is given something on the basis of 'Umra or Ruqba, it belongs to him for the rest of his life and after he dies."' 'Ata' said: "It belongs to the other."

Narrated by Ibn Juraij said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ emphasizes the gravity of taking a believer's life, stating that it is more grievous in the sight of Allah than the destruction of the entire world. This statement underscores the sanctity of human life and the moral responsibility that individuals have towards one another. It serves as a powerful reminder of the consequences of violence and the value of peace.

Modern Application

This hadith is particularly relevant today as it calls for respect for life and the importance of peaceful coexistence. It encourages individuals to resolve conflicts through dialogue and understanding rather than resorting to violence.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Moral Responsibility because it highlights the ethical obligation to preserve life and the serious consequences of taking a life unjustly.

Inheritance Distribution