92/8. Chapter:
Sahih Bukhari 7077 — Do Not Strike One Another
“Do not renegade as disbelievers after me by striking the neck of one another.”
Hadith Warning Against Muslims Striking One Another
Sahih Bukhari : 7077
Sahih BukhariHadith Number 7077
حَدَّثَنَا حَجَّاجُ بْنُ مِنْهَالٍ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، أَخْبَرَنِي وَاقِدٌ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، أَنَّهُ سَمِعَ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ " لاَ تَرْجِعُوا بَعْدِي كُفَّارًا، يَضْرِبُ بَعْضُكُمْ رِقَابَ بَعْضٍ ".
Ibn 'Umar Narrated from:
I heard the Prophet (ﷺ) saying, "Do not revert to disbelief after me by striking (cutting) the necks of one another."
Reference : Sahih al-Bukhari 7077In-book reference : Book 92, Hadith 28USC-MSA web (English) reference : Vol. 9, Book 88, Hadith 198
Summary of Sahih Bukhari Hadith 7077
This hadith about Muslims striking one another is a serious warning from the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم). He said, “Do not revert to disbelief after me by striking the necks of one another.” The phrase points to violent fighting and killing among Muslims. The hadith uses strong language to show how dangerous such bloodshed is. It is not a casual warning. It teaches that Muslims should not turn against each other with swords, weapons, or killing. The Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) wanted the believers to stay away from the path of internal violence. The message is clear: Muslim life has weight, and fighting among Muslims is a grave matter.
What we learn from this hadith
- Muslims are warned against violent fighting with one another.
- Striking the necks of one another is described with severe wording.
- The community should avoid paths that lead to bloodshed.
- Respect for Muslim life is a clear prophetic teaching.
