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This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of the Etiquette of Judges), narrated by It was narrated that 'Abdur-Rahman bin Abi Bakrah said:, states: ""My father wrote to 'Ubaidullah bin Abi Bakrah - who was the judge of Sijistan - saying: 'Do not pass judgment between two people when you are angry, for I heard the Messenger of Allah say: No one sh…"

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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 #5415

The Book of the Etiquette of Judges

Sahih

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

أَخْبَرَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَوَانَةَ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الْمَلِكِ بْنِ عُمَيْرٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ أَبِي بَكْرَةَ، قَالَ كَتَبَ أَبِي وَكَتَبْتُ لَهُ إِلَى عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ أَبِي بَكْرَةَ وَهُوَ قَاضِي سِجِسْتَانَ أَنْ لاَ، تَحْكُمَ بَيْنَ اثْنَيْنِ وَأَنْتَ غَضْبَانُ فَإِنِّي سَمِعْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ ‏ "‏ لاَ يَحْكُمْ أَحَدٌ بَيْنَ اثْنَيْنِ وَهُوَ غَضْبَانُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

"My father wrote to 'Ubaidullah bin Abi Bakrah - who was the judge of Sijistan - saying: 'Do not pass judgment between two people when you are angry, for I heard the Messenger of Allah say: No one should pass judgment between two people when he is angry.'"

Narrated by It was narrated that 'Abdur-Rahman bin Abi Bakrah said:

Context

In this narration, 'Abdur-Rahman bin Abi Bakrah recounts advice given by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ regarding judgment. He emphasized that one should not pass judgment while angry, highlighting the importance of maintaining composure and fairness in decision-making. This principle underscores the need for self-control and rationality in resolving disputes.

Modern Application

In today's fast-paced world, emotions can often cloud judgment. This hadith serves as a reminder to approach conflicts with a calm demeanor, ensuring that decisions are made thoughtfully and fairly, which is crucial in both personal and professional settings.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Justice and Prophetic Conduct because it emphasizes the importance of fairness and self-control in the practice of judgment.

Justice Prophetic Conduct