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Sunan Ibn Majah #2417

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 يَعْقُوبُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ الدَّوْرَقِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا هُشَيْمٌ، عَنْ مُغِيرَةَ، عَنْ شِبَاكٍ، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، عَنْ عَلْقَمَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ عَبْدُ اللَّهِ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ إِنَّ مِنْ أَعَفِّ النَّاسِ قِتْلَةً أَهْلَ الإِيمَانِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
“The most decent of the people in killing are the people of faith.”
Narrated by 'Abdullah said that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasizes the importance of modesty and decency among believers. He states that the most decent people in matters of killing are those of faith. This statement reflects the ethical standards expected of Muslims, particularly regarding the sanctity of life and the moral conduct of individuals.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, this principle encourages individuals to uphold high ethical standards in all aspects of life. It serves as a reminder that faith should guide one's actions, fostering a culture of respect and dignity towards others.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Blood Money and Punishments (Hudud) because it addresses the moral implications of actions related to taking a life, highlighting the ethical responsibilities of believers.

Blood MoneyPunishments (Hudud)

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About Sunan Ibn Majah

This hadith is #2417 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of The Chapters on Blood Money. It is graded Sahih and narrated by 'Abdullah said that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:.

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