What is Sunan Ibn Majah 2411 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of The Chapters on Blood Money), narrated by It was narrated that 'Ubadah bin Samit said:, states: "“The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) ruled that there is no liability for injuries caused by falling into a mines or a well, nor those caused by a beast.”"

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 2411 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 عَبْدُ رَبِّهِ بْنُ خَالِدٍ النُّمَيْرِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا فُضَيْلُ بْنُ سُلَيْمَانَ، حَدَّثَنِي مُوسَى بْنُ عُقْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنِي إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ يَحْيَى بْنِ الْوَلِيدِ، عَنْ عُبَادَةَ بْنِ الصَّامِتِ، قَالَ قَضَى رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَنَّ الْمَعْدِنَ جُبَارٌ وَالْبِئْرَ جُبَارٌ وَالْعَجْمَاءُ جَرْحُهَا جُبَارٌ ‏.‏ وَالْعَجْمَاءُ الْبَهِيمَةُ مِنَ الأَنْعَامِ وَغَيْرِهَا ‏.‏ وَالْجُبَارُ هُوَ الْهَدَرُ الَّذِي لاَ يُغَرَّمُ ‏.‏

“The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) ruled that there is no liability for injuries caused by falling into a mines or a well, nor those caused by a beast.”

Narrated by It was narrated that 'Ubadah bin Samit said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) establishes that there is no liability for injuries caused by falling into mines or wells, nor for injuries caused by animals. This ruling reflects a compassionate approach to accidents and unforeseen circumstances, emphasizing the importance of understanding liability in various situations.

Modern Application

Today, this principle can inform discussions about liability and responsibility in various contexts, encouraging a balanced view that considers the nature of accidents and the circumstances surrounding them.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Punishments (Hudud) and Court Procedure because it addresses legal liability and the principles governing compensation for accidental injuries.

Punishments (Hudud)Court Procedure

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At-Tawba (The Repentance)

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There is not upon the weak or upon the ill or upon those who do not find anything to spend any discomfort when they are sincere to Allah and His Messenger. There is not upon the doers of good any cause [for blame]. And Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.

سُورَةُ الفَتۡحِ

Al-Fath (The Victory)

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

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لَّيْسَ عَلَى ٱلْأَعْمَىٰ حَرَجٌۭ وَلَا عَلَى ٱلْأَعْرَجِ حَرَجٌۭ وَلَا عَلَى ٱلْمَرِيضِ حَرَجٌۭ ۗ وَمَن يُطِعِ ٱللَّهَ وَرَسُولَهُۥ يُدْخِلْهُ جَنَّٰتٍۢ تَجْرِى مِن تَحْتِهَا ٱلْأَنْهَٰرُ ۖ وَمَن يَتَوَلَّ يُعَذِّبْهُ عَذَابًا أَلِيمًۭا

There is not upon the blind any guilt or upon the lame any guilt or upon the ill any guilt [for remaining behind]. And whoever obeys Allah and His Messenger - He will admit him to gardens beneath which rivers flow; but whoever turns away - He will punish him with a painful punishment.

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Al-Maaida (The Table)

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Not upon the Messenger is [responsibility] except [for] notification. And Allah knows whatever you reveal and whatever you conceal.

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Adh-Dhaariyat (The Winnowing Winds)

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فَتَوَلَّ عَنْهُمْ فَمَآ أَنتَ بِمَلُومٍۢ

So leave them, [O Muhammad], for you are not to be blamed.

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This hadith is #2411 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of The Chapters on Blood Money. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated that 'Ubadah bin Samit said:.

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