What is Sunan Ibn Majah 2409 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of The Chapters on Blood Money), narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said:, states: "“The injuries caused by the beast are without liability, and wells are without liability, and mines are without liability.”"

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sunan Ibn Majah, which contains 4,345 hadiths across 38 books. It is hadith number 2409 in the Book of The Chapters on Blood Money.

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Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ الْمُسَيَّبِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ الْعَجْمَاءُ جَرْحُهَا جُبَارٌ وَالْمَعْدِنُ جُبَارٌ وَالْبِئْرُ جُبَارٌ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

“The injuries caused by the beast are without liability, and wells are without liability, and mines are without liability.”

Narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said:

Context

In this narration, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) states that injuries caused by animals, wells, and mines do not incur liability. This reflects a legal principle within Islamic jurisprudence regarding responsibility and accountability in specific situations.

Modern Application

This principle can be seen today in discussions about liability and responsibility in various contexts, such as property ownership and animal control. It encourages individuals to understand their responsibilities in relation to their possessions and the potential impact on others.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Blood Money because it addresses the concept of liability and accountability in cases of injury caused by animals or property.

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