What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 4774 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Oaths (qasamah), Retaliation and Blood Money), narrated by It was narrated from Ya'la bin Munyah that:, states: "a man from Banu Tamim fought with another man, and he bit his hand, so he pulled it away and a front tooth fell out. They referred the dispute to the Messenger of Allah, who said: "Would one of you bi…"

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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #4774

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 عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عُبَيْدِ بْنِ عَقِيلٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا جَدِّي، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنِ الْحَكَمِ، عَنْ مُجَاهِدٍ، عَنْ يَعْلَى ابْنِ مُنْيَةَ، أَنَّ رَجُلاً، مِنْ بَنِي تَمِيمٍ قَاتَلَ رَجُلاً فَعَضَّ يَدَهُ فَانْتَزَعَهَا فَأَلْقَى ثَنِيَّتَهُ فَاخْتَصَمَا إِلَى رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ يَعَضُّ أَحَدُكُمْ أَخَاهُ كَمَا يَعَضُّ الْبَكْرُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ فَأَطَلَّهَا أَىْ أَبْطَلَهَا ‏.‏

a man from Banu Tamim fought with another man, and he bit his hand, so he pulled it away and a front tooth fell out. They referred the dispute to the Messenger of Allah, who said: "Would one of you bite his brother as a young camel bites?" and he thwarted it, meaning he judged it to be invalid.

Narrated by It was narrated from Ya'la bin Munyah that:

Context

In this hadith, a dispute arises between two men from Banu Tamim after one bites the other during a fight. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ uses this incident to illustrate the absurdity of such violent behavior, comparing it to how a young camel bites. His ruling invalidates the claim, emphasizing the need for rational and just conduct in disputes.

Modern Application

This principle can be applied today by encouraging individuals to resolve conflicts through dialogue rather than resorting to aggression. It serves as a reminder to maintain dignity and respect in disagreements, promoting healthier interactions.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct because it exemplifies the Prophet's approach to conflict resolution and his emphasis on rational behavior in disputes.

Prophetic Conduct