37/29. Chapter:
Sunan an-Nasai 4130 — Do Not Return to Killing
The Prohibition of Killing
Hadith Against Misguidance: Do Not Return to Killing One Another
Sunan an-Nasai : 4130
Sunan an-NasaiHadith Number 4130
أَخْبَرَنَا عَمْرُو بْنُ زُرَارَةَ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ، عَنْ أَيُّوبَ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ سِيرِينَ، عَنْ أَبِي بَكْرَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ " لاَ تَرْجِعُوا بَعْدِي ضُلاَّلاً يَضْرِبُ بَعْضُكُمْ رِقَابَ بَعْضٍ " .
Abu Bakra Narrated from:
The Prophet [SAW] said: "Do not revert to misguidance after I am gone, striking the necks of one another (killing one another)."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 4130In-book reference : Book 37, Hadith 165English translation : Vol. 5, Book 37, Hadith 4135
Summary of Sunan an-Nasai Hadith 4130
This hadith against misguidance uses direct language. The Prophet tells Muslims not to return to misguidance after he is gone by striking the necks of one another, meaning killing one another. The text links deadly conflict within the Muslim community to going astray. It is therefore not only a warning about physical harm. It is also a warning about leaving the path of guidance through mutual bloodshed. The hadith does not describe a particular dispute or give extra conditions, so its teaching should stay broad and clear: Muslims must not make killing each other a practice after the Prophet. A practical response is to stop anger, revenge, and conflict before they lead to loss of life.
What we learn from this hadith
- Do not kill fellow Muslims.
- Mutual bloodshed is described as a return to misguidance.
- The Prophet warned the community about violence after him.
- Stop conflict before it reaches deadly action.
