What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 4081 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Fighting [The Prohibition of Bloodshed]), narrated by It was narrated that Abu Barzah Al-Aslami said:, states: ""A man spoke harshly to Abu Bakr As-Siddiq, and I said: 'Shall I kill him?' He told me off, and said: 'That is not for anyone after the Messenger of Allah .'""

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Hasan. Hasan hadiths are considered good and acceptable in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sunan an-Nasa'i, which contains 5,768 hadiths across 52 books. It is hadith number 4081 in the Book of The Book of Fighting [The Prohibition of Bloodshed].

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #4081

The Book of Fighting [The Prohibition of Bloodshed]

Hasan

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

أَخْبَرَنَا عَمْرُو بْنُ عَلِيٍّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا مُعَاذُ بْنُ مُعَاذٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ تَوْبَةَ الْعَنْبَرِيِّ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ قُدَامَةَ بْنِ عَنَزَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي بَرْزَةَ الأَسْلَمِيِّ، قَالَ أَغْلَظَ رَجُلٌ لأَبِي بَكْرٍ الصِّدِّيقِ فَقُلْتُ أَقْتُلُهُ فَانْتَهَرَنِي وَقَالَ لَيْسَ هَذَا لأَحَدٍ بَعْدَ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏.‏

"A man spoke harshly to Abu Bakr As-Siddiq, and I said: 'Shall I kill him?' He told me off, and said: 'That is not for anyone after the Messenger of Allah .'"

Narrated by It was narrated that Abu Barzah Al-Aslami said:

Context

In this narration, Abu Barzah Al-Aslami recounts an incident where a man spoke harshly to Abu Bakr As-Siddiq. When Abu Barzah suggested a violent response, Abu Bakr admonished him, stating that such actions were not permissible after the time of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. This highlights the importance of maintaining respectful communication and the prohibition of violence in resolving conflicts.

Modern Application

In modern interactions, this hadith serves as a reminder to approach disagreements with respect and patience. Instead of resorting to anger or violence, individuals are encouraged to communicate effectively and resolve conflicts through dialogue, fostering a more peaceful environment.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct and Respectful Communication because it illustrates the importance of maintaining respectful interactions and the avoidance of violence in communication.

Prophetic Conduct Respectful Communication