Sahih al-Bukhari 4404 (Book 65, Hadith 132)
at-Qasama) and they said (various things), and said that the Caliphs had permitted it. `Umar bin
`Abdul `Aziz turned towards Abu Qilaba who was behind him and said. “What do you say, O
`Abdullah bin Zaid?” or said, “What do you say, O Abu Qilaba?” Abu Qilaba said, “I do not know that
killing a person is lawful in Islam except in three cases: a married person committing illegal sexual
intercourse, one who has murdered somebody unlawfully, or one who wages war against Allah and
His Apostle.” ‘Anbasa said, “Anas narrated to us such-and-such.” Abu Qilaba said, “Anas narrated to
me in this concern, saying, some people came to the Prophet (ﷺ) and they spoke to him saying, ‘The
climate of this land does not suit us.’ The Prophet (ﷺ) said, ‘These are camels belonging to us, and they are
to be taken out to the pasture. So take them out and drink of their milk and urine.’ So they took them
and set out and drank of their urine and milk, and having recovered, they attacked the shepherd, killed
him and drove away the camels.’ Why should there be any delay in punishing them as they murdered
(a person) and waged war against Allah and His Apostle and frightened Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) ?” Anbasa
said, “I testify the uniqueness of Allah!” Abu Qilaba said, “Do you suspect me?” ‘Anbasa said, “No,
Anas narrated that (Hadith) to us.” Then ‘Anbasa added, “O the people of such-and-such (country),
you will remain in good state as long as Allah keeps this (man) and the like of this (man) amongst
you.”
“ هَذِهِ نَعَمٌ لَنَا تَخْرُجُ، فَاخْرُجُوا فِيهَا، فَاشْرَبُوا مِنْ أَلْبَانِهَا وَأَبْوَالِهَا ”. فَخَرَجُوا فِيهَا فَشَرِبُوا مِنْ أَبْوَالِهَا وَأَلْبَانِهَا وَاسْتَصَحُّوا، وَمَالُوا عَلَى الرَّاعِي فَقَتَلُوهُ، وَاطَّرَدُوا النَّعَمَ، فَمَا يُسْتَبْطَأُ مِنْ هَؤُلاَءِ قَتَلُوا النَّفْسَ وَحَارَبُوا اللَّهَ وَرَسُولَهُ، وَخَوَّفُوا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم. فَقَالَ سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ. فَقُلْتُ تَتَّهِمُنِي قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا بِهَذَا أَنَسٌ. قَالَ وَقَالَ يَا أَهْلَ كَذَا إِنَّكُمْ لَنْ تَزَالُوا بِخَيْرٍ مَا أُبْقِيَ هَذَا فِيكُمْ أَوْ مِثْلُ هَذَا.
Sahih al-Bukhari 4404 (Book 65, Hadith 132)
The above hadith is from the Sahih al-Buhari collection of hadiths. As a central pillar of the Kutub al-Sittah, the six books of hadith, Sahih al-Bukhari occupies a uniquely prestigious status. Imam al-Bukhārī’s meticulous work, finalized in the mid-9th century, set a new standard for verifying the traditions and practices of the Prophet Muhammad. Its rigorous authentication process makes it an indispensable reference for Islamic jurisprudence. The collection’s extensive content is divided into 97 chapters, encompassing approximately 7,563 individual hadith reports that provide a comprehensive guide for personal conduct, community life, and religious obligation for Muslims worldwide.
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