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Sunan Ibn Majah #2403

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Da'if

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

حَدَّثَنَا إِبْرَاهِيمُ بْنُ الْمُسْتَمِرِّ الْعُرُوقِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَاصِمٍ، عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، عَنْ جَابِرٍ، عَنْ أَبِي عَازِبٍ، عَنِ النُّعْمَانِ بْنِ بَشِيرٍ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ لاَ قَوَدَ إِلاَّ بِالسَّيْفِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
“There is no retaliation except with the sword.”
Narrated by It was narrated from Nu'man bin Bashir that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) states that retaliation can only be carried out with a sword. This statement reflects the principles of justice and the seriousness of taking a life. It emphasizes the need for lawful and just means of addressing grievances, rather than personal vendettas.

Modern Application

In contemporary discussions about justice, this hadith serves as a reminder of the importance of lawful processes in addressing wrongs. It encourages individuals to seek justice through appropriate channels rather than resorting to violence.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Justice and Punishments (Hudud) because it addresses the concept of lawful retaliation, emphasizing the importance of justice in Islamic teachings.

JusticePunishments (Hudud)

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About Sunan Ibn Majah

This hadith is #2403 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of The Chapters on Blood Money. It is graded Da'if and narrated by It was narrated from Nu'man bin Bashir that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:.

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