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Q: What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 4885 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Cutting off the Hand of the Thief), narrated by It was narrated from Bahz bin Hakim, from his father, from his grandfather, that:, states: "the Messenger of Allah detained some people who were under suspicion"

The Book of Cutting off the Hand of the Thief

Hasan

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

أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنُ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ سَلاَّمٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو أُسَامَةَ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي ابْنُ الْمُبَارَكِ، عَنْ مَعْمَرٍ، عَنْ بَهْزِ بْنِ حَكِيمٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ جَدِّهِ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم حَبَسَ نَاسًا فِي تُهْمَةٍ ‏.‏

the Messenger of Allah detained some people who were under suspicion

Narrated by It was narrated from Bahz bin Hakim, from his father, from his grandfather, that:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ detained individuals who were under suspicion, highlighting the importance of due process and justice in handling accusations. This situation reflects the need for careful consideration and investigation before making judgments about people's character or actions. The takeaway emphasizes the significance of fairness in legal matters.

Modern Application

In today's world, this principle can be applied in various contexts, such as workplaces or community settings, where individuals are often quick to judge others based on rumors or assumptions. It encourages us to seek the truth and ensure that accusations are substantiated before taking action.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Court Procedure because it illustrates the importance of due process in legal matters.

Court Procedure

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May Allah pardon you, [O Muhammad]; why did you give them permission [to remain behind]? [You should not have] until it was evident to you who were truthful and you knew [who were] the liars.

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This hadith is #4885 from Sunan an-Nasa'i, in the Book of The Book of Cutting off the Hand of the Thief. It is graded Hasan and narrated by It was narrated from Bahz bin Hakim, from his father, from his grandfather, that:.

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