Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Hasan. Hasan hadiths are considered good and acceptable 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 2412 in the Book of The Chapters on Blood Money.

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Q: What is Sunan Ibn Majah 2412 about?

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

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Hasan

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

حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ الأَزْهَرِ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّزَّاقِ، عَنْ مَعْمَرٍ، عَنْ هَمَّامٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ النَّارُ جُبَارٌ وَالْبِئْرُ جُبَارٌ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

“(The injuries caused by) a fire are without liability, and by falling into a well.”

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

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) states that injuries caused by fire or falling into a well are without liability. This illustrates the principle of accountability in Islamic law, where certain accidents are considered beyond human control, thus relieving individuals from liability.

Modern Application

This principle is relevant today in discussions about liability and insurance. It encourages individuals to consider the circumstances surrounding accidents and to approach liability with a sense of fairness and understanding.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Blood Money because it addresses the concept of liability in cases of accidental harm, emphasizing the need for fairness in such situations.

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