Sunan Ibn Majah #2393
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) addresses an incident where a man bit another, resulting in a loss of a tooth. The Prophet (ﷺ) invalidated the claim of retribution, questioning the act of biting another person as if one were an animal. This highlights the importance of maintaining dignity and respect in human interactions, discouraging violent or animalistic behavior. The takeaway is the promotion of civilized conduct in disputes.
Modern Application
In modern society, this principle encourages individuals to resolve conflicts through dialogue and understanding rather than resorting to violence. It serves as a reminder to approach disagreements with respect and to seek peaceful resolutions.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Punishments (Hudud) and Court Procedure because it discusses the invalidation of a claim for retribution and emphasizes the need for proper conduct in legal matters.
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About Sunan Ibn Majah
This hadith is #2393 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of The Chapters on Blood Money. It is graded Hasan and narrated by It was narrated from 'Imran bin Husain that a :.