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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 4735 in the Book of The Book of Oaths (qasamah), Retaliation and Blood Money.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #4735

Q: What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 4735 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Oaths (qasamah), Retaliation and Blood Money), narrated by A similar report was narrated from 'Alqamah bin Wa'il from his father, from the Prophet. Yahya (one of the narrators) said:, states: ""He is better than him.""

The Book of Oaths (qasamah), Retaliation and Blood Money

Sahih

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 بَشَّارٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا جَامِعُ بْنُ مَطَرٍ الْحَبَطِيُّ، عَنْ عَلْقَمَةَ بْنِ وَائِلٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِمِثْلِهِ ‏.‏ قَالَ يَحْيَى وَهُوَ أَحْسَنُ مِنْهُ ‏.‏

"He is better than him."

Narrated by A similar report was narrated from 'Alqamah bin Wa'il from his father, from the Prophet. Yahya (one of the narrators) said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ emphasizes the importance of justice in evaluating individuals. The statement 'He is better than him' reflects a comparative assessment that encourages fairness and integrity in judgment. This teaching serves as a reminder to prioritize justice over favoritism or bias in our interactions with others.

Modern Application

In today's world, applying this principle of justice can be seen in how we treat others in our communities, workplaces, and families. Striving to be fair and equitable in our judgments fosters a more harmonious environment and builds trust among individuals.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Justice because it highlights the significance of making fair comparisons and judgments between individuals.

Justice