92/7. Chapter:
Sahih Bukhari 7074 — Avoid Scratching Any Muslim
“Whosoever takes up arms against us, is not from us.”
Hadith on Preventing Injury to Muslims
Sahih Bukhari : 7074
Sahih BukhariHadith Number 7074
حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو النُّعْمَانِ، حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادُ بْنُ زَيْدٍ، عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ دِينَارٍ، عَنْ جَابِرٍ، أَنَّ رَجُلاً، مَرَّ فِي الْمَسْجِدِ بِأَسْهُمٍ قَدْ أَبْدَى نُصُولَهَا، فَأُمِرَ أَنْ يَأْخُذَ بِنُصُولِهَا، لاَ يَخْدِشُ مُسْلِمًا.
Jabir Narrated from:
A man passed through the mosque and he was carrying arrows, the heads of which were exposed (protruding). The man was ordered (by the Prophet) to hold the iron heads so that it might not scratch (injure) any Muslim.
Reference : Sahih al-Bukhari 7074In-book reference : Book 92, Hadith 25USC-MSA web (English) reference : Vol. 9, Book 88, Hadith 195
Summary of Sahih Bukhari Hadith 7074
This hadith about preventing injury to Muslims gives a clear example of Islamic care in daily life. A man passed through the mosque carrying arrows with exposed iron heads. He was ordered to hold the iron heads so they would not scratch or injure any Muslim. The focus is not only on major harm. Even a scratch is treated as something to avoid. This shows that a Muslim should be alert to the effect of his actions on others. If something in his hand can hurt people, he should control it. The hadith teaches practical safety, respect for people in shared spaces, and careful movement around others.
What we learn from this hadith
- Even small injuries to Muslims should be avoided.
- Sharp items should be controlled in public areas.
- The mosque should remain a safe place for people.
- A Muslim should think ahead to prevent harm.
