The Meaning of the Hadith: “And If He Beats Your Back and Takes Your Wealth”
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Question:
Your Eminence the Shaykh! This questioner says: What is the meaning of the hadith of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), “And…Mishkat al-Masabih 5396”?
Answer:
Yes, this is about committing the lesser of two harms. There is no doubt that beating the back, flogging, and taking wealth are harms, but the consequences of leaving and disobeying the one in authority are more severe than enduring his injustice toward you. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, and may Allah reward you with good.
Your Eminence the Shaykh! This questioner says: What is the meaning of the hadith of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), “And…
flays your back and takes your property
جلد ظهرك وأخذ مالكAnswer:
Yes, this is about committing the lesser of two harms. There is no doubt that beating the back, flogging, and taking wealth are harms, but the consequences of leaving and disobeying the one in authority are more severe than enduring his injustice toward you. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, and may Allah reward you with good.
Source
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