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This hadith is graded Hasan. Hasan hadiths are considered good and acceptable in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sunan Ibn Majah, which contains 4,345 hadiths across 38 books. It is hadith number 2327 in the Book of The Chapters on Legal Punishments.

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Q: What is Sunan Ibn Majah 2327 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of The Chapters on Legal Punishments), narrated by It was narrated from Jabir bin Abdullah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:, states: "“The hand of the one who betrays a trust, the robber and the pilferer is not to be cut off”."

The Chapters on Legal Punishments

Hasan

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 بَشَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَاصِمٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ جُرَيْجٍ، عَنْ أَبِي الزُّبَيْرِ، عَنْ جَابِرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ لاَ يُقْطَعُ الْخَائِنُ وَلاَ الْمُنْتَهِبُ وَلاَ الْمُخْتَلِسُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

“The hand of the one who betrays a trust, the robber and the pilferer is not to be cut off”.

Narrated by It was narrated from Jabir bin Abdullah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) addresses the issue of punishment for those who betray trust, steal, or embezzle. He emphasizes that the hands of such individuals should not be cut off, highlighting a more compassionate approach to justice. This teaching serves as a reminder of the importance of understanding the circumstances and intentions behind actions.

Modern Application

In today's world, this principle encourages us to consider the context of someone's actions before passing judgment. It promotes a more empathetic approach to justice, urging individuals to seek understanding and rehabilitation rather than harsh punishment.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Trustworthiness and Ethics of Interaction because it emphasizes the importance of understanding and compassion in dealing with those who have committed acts of betrayal or theft.

Trustworthiness Ethics of Interaction