45/35. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 2616a — Do Not Point a Weapon at a Brother
The Prohibition Of Pointing At A Muslim With A Weapon
Hadith About Pointing a Weapon at a Brother
Sahih Muslim : 2616a
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 2616a
حَدَّثَنِي عَمْرٌو النَّاقِدُ، وَابْنُ أَبِي عُمَرَ، قَالَ عَمْرٌو حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ بْنُ عُيَيْنَةَ، عَنْ أَيُّوبَ، عَنِ ابْنِ سِيرِينَ، سَمِعْتُ أَبَا هُرَيْرَةَ، يَقُولُ قَالَ أَبُو الْقَاسِمِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " مَنْ أَشَارَ إِلَى أَخِيهِ بِحَدِيدَةٍ فَإِنَّ الْمَلاَئِكَةَ تَلْعَنُهُ حَتَّى وَإِنْ كَانَ أَخَاهُ لأَبِيهِ وَأُمِّهِ " .
Abu Hurairah Narrated from:
Abu'l-Qasim (the kunya of Allah's Messenger, may peace be upon him), said: He who pointed a weapon towards his brother the angels invoke curse upon him even if he is his real brother so long as he does not abandon it (the pointing of weapon towards one's brother Muslim).
Reference : Sahih Muslim 2616aIn-book reference : Book 45, Hadith 163USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 32, Hadith 6336
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 2616a
This hadith about pointing a weapon at a brother gives a very strong warning. Abu Huraira reports that Abu'l-Qasim صلى الله عليه وسلم said that whoever points an iron weapon toward his brother is cursed by the angels until he stops, even if that person is his full brother. The wording shows that close family ties do not make such behavior acceptable. The hadith does not say the act is harmless if done as a joke. It speaks about the danger of pointing a weapon and the need to abandon it. The core message is respect for life, safety, and the honor of another Muslim, even in moments that may seem casual.
What we learn from this hadith
- Pointing a weapon at another Muslim is treated as a serious act.
- Being related does not make unsafe behavior acceptable.
- The warning remains until the person stops pointing the weapon.
- A Muslim should avoid actions that threaten or frighten another person.
