12/47. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 1065b — Secession During Division
The Khawarij and their attributes
Hadith About Seceding During Muslim Division
Sahih Muslim : 1065b
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 1065b
حَدَّثَنَا شَيْبَانُ بْنُ فَرُّوخَ، حَدَّثَنَا الْقَاسِمُ، - وَهُوَ ابْنُ الْفَضْلِ الْحُدَّانِيُّ - حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو نَضْرَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ الْخُدْرِيِّ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " تَمْرُقُ مَارِقَةٌ عِنْدَ فُرْقَةٍ مِنَ الْمُسْلِمِينَ يَقْتُلُهَا أَوْلَى الطَّائِفَتَيْنِ بِالْحَقِّ " .
Abu Sa'id al-Khudri reported that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: A group would secede itself (from the Ummah) when there would be dissension among the Muslims. Out of the two groups who would be nearer the truth would kill them.
Reference : Sahih Muslim 1065bIn-book reference : Book 12, Hadith 195USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 5, Hadith 2325
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 1065b
This hadith about seceding during Muslim division is short but clear. Abu Sa'id al-Khudri reports that the Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم said a group would break away when there was dissension among the Muslims. Out of the two groups, the one nearer to the truth would kill them. The text does not give extra details here about their appearance, worship, or speech, so the explanation should stay close to the wording. The main point is the danger of a group leaving the body of Muslims at a time of conflict. It also shows that in a difficult dispute, one side may still be closer to the truth than the other.
What we learn from this hadith
- The hadith mentions a group breaking away during Muslim division.
- It warns against secession at a time of dissension.
- The text says the group nearer to truth would kill them.
- The short wording should not be overloaded with details from outside this report.
