Al-Lu'lu Wal-Marjan 1086 — The Book of Al-Qasama [The oath taken by fifty men (of the defendant) regarding a murder case when no evidence is available]

Anas Narrated from:

Eight persons from the tribe of 'Ukl came to Allâh's Messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم and gave the Bai'a (pledge) for Islâm (became Muslim). The climate of the place (Al-Madîna) did not suit them. So they became sick and complained about that to Allâh's Messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم . He said (to them), "Won't you go with the shepherd of our camels and drink of the camels' milk and urine (as medicine)?" They said, "Yes." So they went out and drank the camels' milk and urine, and after they became healthy, they killed the shepherd of Allâh's Messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم and took away the camels.This news reached Allâh's Messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم , so he sent (men) to follow their traces and they were captured and brought (to the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم ). He then ordered to cut their hands and feet, and their eyes were branded with heated pieces of iron, and then he threw (left) them in the sun till they died." ( Sahîh Al-Bukhârî, Hadîth No. 37, Vol. 9 ) thing, and the killing of a male for the killing of a female.