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Sunan an-Nasai 4052 (Book 37, Hadith 87) #18585
Shedding the Blood of Runaway Slaves

SUMMARY: The Prophet Muhammad (SAW) said that if a slave runs away to a land of polytheism, it is permissible to shed his blood.

It was narrated that Jarir said: "The Messenger of Allah SAW said: 'If a slave runs away to the land of Shirk, it becomes permissible to shed his blood'."
أَخْبَرَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا حُمَيْدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ، عَنِ الشَّعْبِيِّ، عَنْ جَرِيرٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ‏ "‏ إِذَا أَبَقَ الْعَبْدُ إِلَى أَرْضِ الشِّرْكِ فَقَدْ حَلَّ دَمُهُ

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slavery  *  polytheism  *  permissible

QUICK LESSONS:
Respect faith and protect vulnerable people from harm or exploitation .

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith speaks about the issue of slavery and polytheism. It was narrated by Jarir that the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) said that if a slave runs away to a land of polytheism or idolatry, it is permissible to shed his blood. This means that in such cases, it is allowed for people to take action against runaway slaves who have gone into lands where they will be exposed to false beliefs and practices. The hadith also teaches us about the importance of protecting one's faith from being corrupted by outside influences. It also serves as an example for us on how we should treat those who are vulnerable and in need of protection from harm or exploitation.

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