What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 4003 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Fighting [The Prohibition of Bloodshed]), narrated by It was narrated from 'Abdullah that:, states: "The Messenger of Allah said: "The first matter concerning which scores will be settled among the people on the Day of Resurrection will be bloodshed.""

Is this hadith authentic?

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 4003 in the Book of The Book of Fighting [The Prohibition of Bloodshed].

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #4003

The Book of Fighting [The Prohibition of Bloodshed]

Sahih

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

أَخْبَرَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ سُلَيْمَانَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو دَاوُدَ، عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، عَنْ أَبِي وَائِلٍ، قَالَ قَالَ عَبْدُ اللَّهِ أَوَّلُ مَا يُقْضَى بَيْنَ النَّاسِ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ فِي الدِّمَاءِ ‏.‏

The Messenger of Allah said: "The first matter concerning which scores will be settled among the people on the Day of Resurrection will be bloodshed."

Narrated by It was narrated from 'Abdullah that:

Context

The Prophet ﷺ stated that the first matter to be judged on the Day of Resurrection will be bloodshed. This highlights the gravity of taking a life and the importance of justice in the afterlife. It serves as a reminder of the consequences of violence and the need for accountability.

Modern Application

This hadith encourages individuals to reflect on their actions and the impact of violence in society. It serves as a reminder to seek peaceful resolutions and to value human life, promoting a culture of non-violence and respect.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment and Blood Money because it addresses the serious implications of bloodshed and the accountability that follows in the hereafter.

Day of Judgment Blood Money