Hadiths on Retribution

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

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This category brings together 10 hadiths on the application of retribution (Al Qisās): the cases in which the blood of a Muslim may be shed, the equality of believers regarding blood, the prohibition of seeking retaliation before the wound heals, and the choice given to the victim's family between execution and blood money. The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) said: “Whoever intentionally kills a believer shall be handed to the guardians of the killed person”.

Updated on 24 September 2026 at 12:34 AM

The list of hadiths on Retribution

Authentic hadith A girl was found with her head crushed between two stones. Authentic The first cases to be settled among people on the Day of Judgement will be the cases of blood (homicide) Authentic hadith If a man – or he said someone – peeped at you without your permission and you threw a pebble at him that gouged out his eye, you would not be at fault Authentic hadith It is unlawful to shed the blood of a Muslim who testifies that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah, except in one o Authentic hadith The lives of all Muslims are equal; they are one hand against the others. The covenant (given by even the) lowliest of them must be respected. Behold, Authentic hadith A slave belonging to some poor people cut off the ear of another slave belonging to some rich people, so the owners of the perpetrator came to the Pro Authentic hadith Then the Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) commanded anyone who is wounded not to seek retaliation until his wound heal Authentic hadith Among Allah's slaves, there are some who, if they take an oath by Allah (concerning something), Allah fulfills it Authentic hadith Ibn ‘Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that a boy was murdered, and ‘Umar said: If all the people of Sanaa took part in it, I would kill t Good hadith Whoever intentionally kills a believer shall be handed to the guardians of the killed person: if they will, they may kill him, and if they will, they Authentic hadith If somebody slanders his slave and the slave is innocent of what he says, he will be flogged on the Day of Judgment unless the slave really is as he d

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