Sunan an-Nasa'i #4044
The Book of Fighting [The Prohibition of Bloodshed]
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ نَافِعٍ أَبُو بَكْرٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا بَهْزٌ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادٌ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا قَتَادَةُ، وَثَابِتٌ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، أَنَّ نَفَرًا، مِنْ عُرَيْنَةَ نَزَلُوا فِي الْحَرَّةِ فَأَتَوُا النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَاجْتَوَوُا الْمَدِينَةَ فَأَمَرَهُمْ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَنْ يَكُونُوا فِي إِبِلِ الصَّدَقَةِ وَأَنْ يَشْرَبُوا مِنْ أَلْبَانِهَا وَأَبْوَالِهَا فَقَتَلُوا الرَّاعِيَ وَارْتَدُّوا عَنِ الإِسْلاَمِ وَاسْتَاقُوا الإِبِلَ فَبَعَثَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فِي آثَارِهِمْ فَجِيءَ بِهِمْ فَقَطَّعَ أَيْدِيَهُمْ وَأَرْجُلَهُمْ وَسَمَّرَ أَعْيُنَهُمْ وَأَلْقَاهُمْ فِي الْحَرَّةِ . قَالَ أَنَسٌ فَلَقَدْ رَأَيْتُ أَحَدَهُمْ يَكْدُمُ الأَرْضَ بِفِيهِ عَطَشًا حَتَّى مَاتُوا .
Some people from 'Uraynah camped in Al-Harrah and came to the Messenger of Allah sent (men) after them, who brought them, then he had their hands and feet cut off, and their eyes gouged out, and left them in Al-Harrah. Anas said: "I saw one of them biting at the ground from thirst, until they died."
Narrated by It was narrated from Anas that :
Context
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ recounted an incident involving a group from 'Uraynah who, after receiving guidance, betrayed the trust placed in them by killing the shepherd and stealing the camels. As a consequence, they faced severe punishment. This story illustrates the gravity of betrayal and the consequences of wrongdoing.
Modern Application
This hadith serves as a reminder of the importance of trust and accountability in our actions. In modern society, it encourages individuals to uphold their commitments and act justly, as betrayal can lead to serious repercussions.
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This hadith is #4044 from Sunan an-Nasa'i, in the Book of The Book of Fighting [The Prohibition of Bloodshed]. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated from Anas that :.