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Riyad as-Salihin 1732 (Book 17, Hadith 222) #38221
The Consequences of Accusing Someone of Disbelief

SUMMARY: This hadith explains that when someone calls another person a disbeliever, one of them will be deserving of the title.

Ibn 'Umar (May Allah be pleased with them) said: The Messenger of Allah said, "When a person calls his brother (in Islam) a disbeliever, one of them will certainly deserve the title. If the addressee is so as he has asserted, the disbelief of the man is confirmed, but if it is untrue, then it will revert to him". Al-Bukhari and Muslim.
عن ابن عمر رضي الله عنهما قال‏:‏ قال رسول الله ‏:‏ ‏ "‏إذا قال رجل لأخيه‏:‏ يا كافر، فقد باء بها أحدهما، فإن كان كما قال وإلا رجعت عليه‏"‏ ‏(‏‏(‏متفق عليه‏)‏‏)‏‏.‏

TOPICS
accusation  *  disbelief  *  repercussions  *  iftiraaq  *  kufr  *  athaab

QUICK LESSONS:
Respect for others' beliefs , Careful with words , Avoiding accusations without proof

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith explains the consequences of accusing someone else of disbelief. It is narrated by Ibn 'Umar who was a companion and close relative to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. The Prophet ﷺ said that if someone accuses another person of disbelief, then one or both people will be deserving of the title. If it is true that the accused person is a disbeliever, then their disbelief has been confirmed but if it is false then it will revert back to the accuser as they have falsely accused another Muslim. This hadith teaches us to be careful with our words and not accuse others without proof as we may end up being wrong and facing repercussions for our actions. We should also remember that even though we may disagree with each other on certain matters, we should still respect each other's beliefs and opinions as Muslims are all brothers in faith regardless if they differ in opinion or practice.

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