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Sunan Ibn Majah #2408

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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عُبَيْدِ بْنِ عَقِيلٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَمْرُو بْنُ عَاصِمٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو الْعَوَّامِ الْقَطَّانُ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ جُحَادَةَ، عَنْ زِيَادِ بْنِ عِلاَقَةَ، عَنْ أُسَامَةَ بْنِ شَرِيكٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ لاَ تَجْنِي نَفْسٌ عَلَى أُخْرَى ‏"‏ ‏.‏
“No person will be punished because of another's crime.”
Narrated by It was narrated from 'Usamah bin Sharik that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

In this hadith narrated by 'Usamah bin Sharik, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) states that no person will be punished for the crime of another. This principle underscores the individual responsibility each person has for their actions, promoting justice and fairness within the community. It serves as a reminder that accountability is personal and not collective.

Modern Application

This principle is relevant today as it encourages individuals to take responsibility for their own actions rather than blaming others. It fosters a culture of accountability and fairness, essential for harmonious living in any society.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Blood Money and Punishments (Hudud) because it establishes the principle of individual accountability in matters of justice and punishment.

Blood MoneyPunishments (Hudud)

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About Sunan Ibn Majah

This hadith is #2408 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of The Chapters on Blood Money. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated from 'Usamah bin Sharik that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:.

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