Hadiths on Judiciary

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14 explained prophetic hadiths on "Judiciary": Arabic text, translation, explanation and lessons, with authenticity grade and references.

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This category gathers 14 hadiths on judiciary. Two are attached directly, two reports of disputes settled with fairness, and the other 12 are divided into 4 subcategories: the ruling of judiciary, its merit and significance (1 hadith), the manners of judges (2), claims and proofs (6), and testimonies (3). The whole covers judgment, from proof to testimony.

Updated on 24 September 2026 at 12:34 AM

The list of hadiths on Judiciary

Authentic hadith The Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) heard voices arguing at the door of his house. Authentic Whoever takes a false oath to deprive a Muslim person of his property unlawfully, will meet Allah while He is angry with him Authentic hadith Let no one judge between two people while being angry. Authentic hadith A man bought a piece of land from another man, and the one who bought the land found in his land a jar containing gold Authentic hadith There were two women, each had her son with her. A wolf came and took away the son of one of them Authentic Were people to be given everything they claimed, some men would claim the properties and blood of (other) people. However, the onus of proof is on the Authentic hadith If a judge issues a ruling, having tried his best to decide correctly, and his ruling is right, he will have a double reward, but if he issues a rulin Authentic The Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) cursed the one who gives a bribe and the one who receives a bribe to influence a Authentic hadith Shall I not inform you who the best witness is? He is the one who gives his testimony before he is asked for it Authentic hadith The testimony of a Bedouin against a city dweller is not permissible Authentic hadith The Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) issued judgments based on an oath and a witness Authentic hadith The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) suggested to some people that they should take an oath. When they hurried to do so, he said Authentic hadith Anyone who takes a false oath at this pulpit of mine, even concerning a green tooth-stick, will surely occupy his seat in Hell Hasan Were people to be given everything they claimed, some men would claim the properties and blood of (other) people. However, the onus of proof is on the
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