Sunan an-Nasai 4111 — A Clear Ban on Abuse and Fighting

Summary of Sunan an-Nasai Hadith 4111

This hadith gives a brief but powerful rule for relations between Muslims. The Prophet says that defaming a Muslim is evildoing and fighting him is kufr. The first part protects a person's name, dignity, and emotional safety from abusive speech. The second part protects physical safety and gives fighting a far more serious warning. Together, the two parts show how conflict can move from words to violence and why both stages must be stopped. A Muslim should not excuse insults as ordinary behavior or treat fighting as a simple disagreement. The hadith about fighting a Muslim calls for self-control, respectful speech, and protection from physical harm.