What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 4037 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Fighting [The Prohibition of Bloodshed]), narrated by It was narrated that Anas said:, states: ""A group of men from 'Ukl, or 'Uraynah, came to the Prophet , and when the climate of Al-Madinah did not suit them, he told them to go to some camels and drink their milk and urine. Then they killed t…"

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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 4037 in the Book of The Book of Fighting [The Prohibition of Bloodshed].

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #4037

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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بِشْرٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ أَيُّوبَ، عَنْ أَبِي قِلاَبَةَ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، قَالَ أَتَى النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم نَفَرٌ مِنْ عُكْلٍ أَوْ عُرَيْنَةَ فَأَمَرَ لَهُمْ - وَاجْتَوَوُا الْمَدِينَةَ - بِذَوْدٍ أَوْ لِقَاحٍ يَشْرَبُونَ أَلْبَانَهَا وَأَبْوَالَهَا فَقَتَلُوا الرَّاعِيَ وَاسْتَاقُوا الإِبِلَ فَبَعَثَ فِي طَلَبِهِمْ فَقَطَّعَ أَيْدِيَهُمْ وَأَرْجُلَهُمْ وَسَمَلَ أَعْيُنَهُمْ ‏.‏

"A group of men from 'Ukl, or 'Uraynah, came to the Prophet , and when the climate of Al-Madinah did not suit them, he told them to go to some camels and drink their milk and urine. Then they killed the herdsman and stole the camels. He sent (men) after them, and had their hands and feet cut off, and their eyes gouged out."

Narrated by It was narrated that Anas said:

Context

This hadith recounts an incident where a group of men from 'Ukl or 'Uraynah committed a grave crime by killing a herdsman and stealing camels after being offered hospitality by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. The severe punishment they received illustrates the seriousness of their actions and the importance of justice in society.

Modern Application

In contemporary contexts, this hadith serves as a reminder of the consequences of betrayal and wrongdoing. It emphasizes the need for justice and accountability in society, encouraging individuals to act with integrity and respect the rights of others.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Punishments (Hudud) because it describes the severe penalties imposed for serious crimes, reinforcing the importance of justice in Islamic law.

Punishments (Hudud)