37/27. Chapter:
Sunan an-Nasai 4108 — Protecting Muslims From Abuse and Fighting
Fighting Muslims
Protecting Muslim Honor: Defaming Is Evildoing, Fighting Is Kufr
Sunan an-Nasai : 4108
Sunan an-NasaiHadith Number 4108
أَخْبَرَنَا مَحْمُودُ بْنُ غَيْلاَنَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا وَهْبُ بْنُ جَرِيرٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي قَالَ، سَمِعْتُ عَبْدَ الْمَلِكِ بْنَ عُمَيْرٍ، يُحَدِّثُهُ عَنْ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ " سِبَابُ الْمُسْلِمِ فُسُوقٌ وَقِتَالُهُ كُفْرٌ " .
It was narrated from 'Abdur-Rahman bin 'Abdullah, from his father, that: The Messenger of Allah [SAW] said: "Defaming a Muslim is evildoing and fighting him is Kufr."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 4108In-book reference : Book 37, Hadith 143English translation : Vol. 5, Book 37, Hadith 4113
Summary of Sunan an-Nasai Hadith 4108
This narration states the Prophet's clear warning about how Muslims must treat one another. Defaming a Muslim is called evildoing, and fighting a Muslim is called kufr. The hadith about insulting and fighting Muslims places serious weight on both words and actions. Verbal attacks can injure dignity, spread anger, and damage relationships. Fighting goes further by threatening life and safety, so the wording becomes even stronger. The hadith does not present hostility as normal behavior between believers. Instead, it teaches that a Muslim should guard the tongue, avoid abuse, and stay away from physical conflict. Respectful speech and safety are basic duties in the Muslim community.
What we learn from this hadith
- Defaming a Muslim is described as evildoing.
- Fighting a Muslim is condemned with very severe language.
- Words can harm dignity and relationships.
- Muslims should avoid both verbal abuse and physical conflict.
