37/27. Chapter:
Sunan an-Nasai 4105 — Defaming and Fighting a Muslim
Fighting Muslims
Defaming a Muslim Is Evildoing and Fighting Him Is Kufr
Sunan an-Nasai : 4105
Sunan an-NasaiHadith Number 4105
أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ أَبَا الأَحْوَصِ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالَ سِبَابُ الْمُسْلِمِ فُسُوقٌ وَقِتَالُهُ كُفْرٌ .
`Abdullah Narrated from:
Defaming a Muslim is evildoing and fighting him is Kufr. (Sahih Mawquf)
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 4105In-book reference : Book 37, Hadith 140English translation : Vol. 5, Book 37, Hadith 4110
Summary of Sunan an-Nasai Hadith 4105
This report records the statement of 'Abdullah: defaming a Muslim is evildoing, and fighting him is kufr. It is marked as a sahih mawquf report, so the wording here is attributed to the Companion rather than directly to the Prophet. Its message is still plain and strong. Verbal abuse damages a Muslim's honor and is described as sinful behavior. Physical fighting carries an even harsher warning. The report joins speech and action because insults can open the door to hostility and violence. A Muslim should therefore guard the tongue, avoid humiliating others, and step back from conflict before it becomes a fight. Respect and safety belong together.
What we learn from this hadith
- This wording is reported as a statement of 'Abdullah.
- Defaming a Muslim is described as evildoing.
- Fighting a Muslim carries a much more severe warning.
- Guarding speech can help stop conflict from growing.
