33/28. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 1876e — Jihad and Mercy for Believers
The virtue of Jihad and going out (to fight) in the cause of Allah
Hadith About Jihad in the Way of Allah and Mercy for the Believers
Sahih Muslim : 1876e
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 1876e
وَحَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ رَافِعٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّزَّاقِ، حَدَّثَنَا مَعْمَرٌ، عَنْ هَمَّامِ بْنِ مُنَبِّهٍ، قَالَ هَذَا مَا حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو هُرَيْرَةَ، عَنْ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَذَكَرَ أَحَادِيثَ مِنْهَا وَقَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " كُلُّ كَلْمٍ يُكْلَمُهُ الْمُسْلِمُ فِي سَبِيلِ اللَّهِ ثُمَّ تَكُونُ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ كَهَيْئَتِهَا إِذَا طُعِنَتْ تَفَجَّرُ دَمًا اللَّوْنُ لَوْنُ دَمٍ وَالْعَرْفُ عَرْفُ الْمِسْكِ " . وَقَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " وَالَّذِي نَفْسُ مُحَمَّدٍ فِي يَدِهِ لَوْلاَ أَنْ أَشُقَّ عَلَى الْمُؤْمِنِينَ مَا قَعَدْتُ خَلْفَ سَرِيَّةٍ تَغْزُو فِي سَبِيلِ اللَّهِ وَلَكِنْ لاَ أَجِدُ سَعَةً فَأَحْمِلَهُمْ وَلاَ يَجِدُونَ سَعَةً فَيَتَّبِعُونِي وَلاَ تَطِيبُ أَنْفُسُهُمْ أَنْ يَقْعُدُوا بَعْدِي " .
Abu Hurairah Narrated from:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: Every wound received by a Muslim in the way of Allah will appear on the Day of Judgment in the same condition as it was when it was inflicted, and would be bleeding profusely. The colour (of its discharge) will be the colour of blood, but its smell will be the smell of musk.By the Being in Whose Hand is Muhammad's life, if it were not hard upon the Muslims, I would not lag behind any expedition undertaken for Jihad, but I do not possess abundant means to provide the Mujahids with riding animals, nor do they (i. e. all of them) have abundant means (to provide themselves with all the means of Jihad) to follow me, nor would it please their hearts to stay behind me.
Reference : Sahih Muslim 1876eIn-book reference : Book 33, Hadith 159USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 20, Hadith 4630
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 1876e
This hadith speaks about Jihad in the way of Allah and the honor given to a Muslim who is wounded in that path. The Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) said that every wound received in the way of Allah will appear on the Day of Judgment as it was when it happened. Its color will be the color of blood, while its smell will be like musk. The hadith also shows the Prophet's care for the believers. He loved to join every expedition, but he did not want to make things hard for Muslims who lacked riding animals or means. The main lesson is not only about sacrifice, but also about compassion, hardship, and sincere concern for the Ummah.
What we learn from this hadith
- A wound received in the way of Allah is described as honored on the Day of Judgment.
- The Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) cared about not making worship and struggle too hard for believers.
- Material limits, such as lacking riding animals, were considered with mercy.
- Love for good deeds should be balanced with care for people's ability.
