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Sunan Ibn Majah #2271

The Chapters on Legal Punishments
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الصَّبَّاحِ، أَنْبَأَنَا سُفْيَانُ بْنُ عُيَيْنَةَ، عَنْ أَيُّوبَ، عَنْ عِكْرِمَةَ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏(‏مَنْ بَدَّلَ دِينَهُ فَاقْتُلُوهُ ‏)‏‏.‏
“Whoever changes his religion, execute him.”
Narrated by It was narrated from Ibn`Abbas that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) addresses the serious matter of apostasy, stating that anyone who changes their religion should be executed. This statement reflects the historical context of maintaining the integrity of the Muslim community and the severe consequences of abandoning the faith during that time.

Modern Application

While this hadith is often discussed in historical contexts, in modern society, it raises important questions about freedom of belief and the rights of individuals to choose their faith. It encourages discussions about tolerance and understanding in diverse communities.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Punishments (Hudud) and Court Procedure because it discusses the legal implications of apostasy and the prescribed punishment within Islamic law.

Punishments (Hudud)Court Procedure

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About Sunan Ibn Majah

This hadith is #2271 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of The Chapters on Legal Punishments. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated from Ibn`Abbas that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:.

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