30/6. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 1716c — Judicial Effort in Islam
The reward of the judge if he strives to reach a decision, whether he gets it right or wrong
Hadith About Judicial Effort and Responsible Decision-Making
Sahih Muslim : 1716c
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 1716c
وَحَدَّثَنِي عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ الدَّارِمِيُّ، أَخْبَرَنَا مَرْوَانُ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ مُحَمَّدٍ الدِّمَشْقِيَّ - حَدَّثَنَا اللَّيْثُ بْنُ سَعْدٍ، حَدَّثَنِي يَزِيدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ أُسَامَةَ بْنِ الْهَادِ اللَّيْثِيُّ، بِهَذَا الْحَدِيثِ مِثْلَ رِوَايَةِ عَبْدِ الْعَزِيزِ بْنِ مُحَمَّدٍ بِالإِسْنَادَيْنِ جَمِيعًا .
Usama b. al-Had al-Laithi Narrated from:
This hadith has been transmitted on the authority of Usama b. al-Had al-Laithi.
Reference : Sahih Muslim 1716cIn-book reference : Book 30, Hadith 20USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 18, Hadith 4263
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 1716c
This Hadith transmission continues the same core topic: hadith about a judge who tries his best. The narration is reported through Usama b. al-Had al-Laithi and carries the same meaning as the other reports in this set. The lesson is simple and useful. A judge should not speak from anger, pressure, or guesswork. He must try to reach the right decision. If he succeeds, he receives two rewards. If he makes an error after that effort, he receives one reward. The wording helps readers understand that Islam values sincere effort, but it also values accuracy. The Hadith keeps both ideas together without making a careless mistake look acceptable.
What we learn from this hadith
- The narration supports the same teaching through another transmitter.
- A judge’s effort matters before the ruling is made.
- Being correct after effort is better than being mistaken after effort.
- The Hadith encourages careful and honest judgment.
