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Sunan an-Nasa'i #4985

The Book of Cutting off the Hand of the Thief
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 الْعَلاَءِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو خَالِدٍ، عَنْ أَشْعَثَ، عَنْ أَبِي الزُّبَيْرِ، عَنْ جَابِرٍ، قَالَ لَيْسَ عَلَى خَائِنٍ قَطْعٌ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ أَشْعَثُ بْنُ سَوَّارٍ ضَعِيفٌ ‏.‏
"The hand of the traitor is not to be cut off." (Sahih) Abu 'Abdur-Rahman (An-Nasai) said: Ashath bin Sawwar (one of its narrators) is weak.
Narrated by It was narrated that Jabir said:

Context

In this brief but impactful hadith, Jabir reports that the hand of a traitor should not be cut off. This statement from the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ serves as a reminder of the moral implications of betrayal and the seriousness of trust in society. It underscores the need for justice that is aligned with ethical considerations.

Modern Application

Today, this principle can be reflected in discussions about loyalty and integrity in personal and professional relationships. It serves as a reminder that trust is foundational to any community, and betrayal can have significant consequences.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Punishments (Hudud) because it discusses the conditions under which a punishment is applicable.

Punishments (Hudud)

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This hadith is #4985 from Sunan an-Nasa'i, in the Book of The Book of Cutting off the Hand of the Thief. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated that Jabir said:.

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