Living Among Non-Muslims
Total Hadiths 2
Authentic Hadiths on Living Among Non-Muslims and Idolaters
These authentic prophetic narrations provide vital guidance on the complex matter of living among non-Muslims and idolaters. According to Islamic scholars, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasized the legal and spiritual distinctions between communities to preserve the unique identity and physical safety of Muslims. In one significant incident, a military expedition encountered individuals who sought safety through prostration, yet met a tragic end; the Prophet (ﷺ) subsequently ordered half of the blood money to be paid, declaring his disavowal from any Muslim who willingly chooses to reside permanently among idolaters where their distinct identities blur. He famously remarked that their campfires should not be visible to one another to maintain separation. Furthermore, the companion Samurah reported a strict warning against setting up permanent residence or assembling too closely with polytheists, stating that doing so compromises one's position. This collection establishes clear boundaries regarding communal loyalty, legal protections, and the preservation of faith.
حَدَّثَنَا هَنَّادٌ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو مُعَاوِيَةَ، عَنْ إِسْمَاعِيلَ بْنِ أَبِي خَالِدٍ، عَنْ قَيْسِ بْنِ أَبِي حَازِمٍ، عَنْ جَرِيرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم بَعَثَ سَرِيَّةً إِلَى خَثْعَمٍ فَاعْتَصَمَ نَاسٌ بِالسُّجُودِ فَأَسْرَعَ فِيهِمُ الْقَتْلُ فَبَلَغَ ذَلِكَ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَأَمَرَ لَهُمْ بِنِصْفِ الْعَقْلِ وَقَالَ " أَنَا بَرِيءٌ مِنْ كُلِّ مُسْلِمٍ يُقِيمُ بَيْنَ أَظْهُرِ الْمُشْرِكِينَ " . قَالُوا يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ وَلِمَ قَالَ " لاَ تَرَايَا نَارَاهُمَا " .
Jarir bin 'Abdullah Narrated from:
The Messenger Of Allah (ﷺ) Sent A Military Expedition To Khath'Am. So Some People (Living There) Sought Safety By Prostrating, But They Were Met Quickly And Killed. News Of This Reached The Prophet (ﷺ) Upon Which He Commanded That They Be Given Half Of The 'Aql (Blood Money). And He Said: "I Am Free From Every Muslim That Lives Among The Idolaters." They Said:"O Messenger Of Allah: How Is That ?" He Said: "They Should Not See Each Other'S Campfires."
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1604In-book reference : Book 21, Hadith 67English translation : Vol. 3, Book 19, Hadith 1604
حَدَّثَنَا هَنَّادٌ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدَةُ، عَنْ إِسْمَاعِيلَ بْنِ أَبِي خَالِدٍ، عَنْ قَيْسِ بْنِ أَبِي حَازِمٍ، مِثْلَ حَدِيثِ أَبِي مُعَاوِيَةَ وَلَمْ يَذْكُرْ فِيهِ عَنْ جَرِيرٍ، . وَهَذَا أَصَحُّ . وَفِي الْبَابِ عَنْ سَمُرَةَ، . قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى وَأَكْثَرُ أَصْحَابِ إِسْمَاعِيلَ قَالُوا عَنْ قَيْسِ بْنِ أَبِي حَازِمٍ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم بَعَثَ سَرِيَّةً وَلَمْ يَذْكُرُوا فِيهِ عَنْ جَرِيرٍ. وَرَوَاهُ حَمَّادُ بْنُ سَلَمَةَ عَنْ الْحَجَّاجِ بْنِ أَرْطَاةَ عَنْ إِسْمَعِيلَ بْنِ أَبِي خَالِدٍ عَنْ قَيْسٍ عَنْ جَرِيرٍ مِثْلَ حَدِيثِ أَبِي مُعَاوِيَةَ قَالَ وَسَمِعْت مُحَمَّدًا يَقُولُ الصَّحِيحُ حَدِيثُ قَيْسٍ عَنْ النَّبِيِّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ مُرْسَلٌ وَرَوَى سَمُرَةُ بْنُ جُنْدَبٍ عَنْ النَّبِيِّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ لَا تُسَاكِنُوا الْمُشْرِكِينَ وَلَا تُجَامِعُوهُمْ فَمَنْ سَاكَنَهُمْ أَوْ جَامَعَهُمْ فَهُوَ مِثْلُهُمْ
Qais bin Abi Hazim Narrated from:
Similar To The Narration Of Abu Mu'Aqiyah (No. 1604) But He Did Not Mention In It: "From Jarir" In It, And That Is More Correct. There Is Something On This Topic From Samurah. [Abu 'Eisa Said:] Most Of The Companions Of Isma'Il Said: "From Isma'Il, From Qais Bin Abu Hazim, That The Messenger Of Allah (ﷺ) Sent A Military Expedition." And They Did Not Mention: "From Jarir" In It.Hammad Bin Salamah Reported Similar To The Narration Of Abu Mu'Awiyah, From Al-Hajjaj Bin Artah, From Isma'Il Bin Abi Khalid, From Qais From Jarir [He Said:] I Heard Muhammad Saying: "What Is Correct Is The Narration Of Qais From The Prophet (ﷺ) In Mursal Form." Samurah Bin Jundab Reported That The Prophet (ﷺ) Said: "Do Not Live Among The Idolaters, And Do Not Assemble With Them, For Whoever Lives Among Them Or Assembles With Them Then He Is Similar To Them."
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1605In-book reference : Book 21, Hadith 68English translation : Vol. 3, Book 19, Hadith 1605
