Sunan Ibn Majah #2407

The Chapters on Blood Money
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا عَمْرُو بْنُ رَافِعٍ، حَدَّثَنَا هُشَيْمٌ، عَنْ يُونُسَ، عَنْ حُصَيْنِ بْنِ أَبِي الْحُرِّ، عَنِ الْخَشْخَاشِ الْعَنْبَرِيِّ، قَالَ أَتَيْتُ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَمَعِي ابْنِي فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ لاَ تَجْنِي عَلَيْهِ وَلاَ يَجْنِي عَلَيْكَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
“I came to the Prophet (ﷺ) and my son was with me. He said: 'You will not be punished because of his crime and he will not be punished because of yours.'”
Narrated by It was narrated that Khashkhash Al-Anbari said:

Context

This hadith illustrates the principle of individual responsibility in matters of justice. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) reassures that a person will not be punished for the wrongdoings of another, emphasizing the importance of personal accountability. This principle fosters a sense of justice and fairness within the community.

Modern Application

In modern life, this principle can be applied in various contexts, such as family dynamics and legal matters. It encourages individuals to take responsibility for their actions and not to bear undue blame for others' mistakes, promoting a fairer society.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Blood Money and Punishments (Hudud) because it addresses the concept of individual accountability in the context of justice and compensation for wrongdoing.

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This hadith is #2407 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of The Chapters on Blood Money. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated that Khashkhash Al-Anbari said:.

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