Translation

On the authority of Ibn Masood (may Allah be pleased with him) who said: The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said, “It is not permissible to spill the blood of a Muslim except in three [instances]: the married person who commits adultery, a life for a life, and the one who forsakes his religion and separates from the community.”

Explanation

This hadith establishes the sanctity of Muslim life and specifies the only three cases where capital punishment may be applied in Islamic law.

Key Lessons

• 1Muslim life is sacred
• 2Capital punishment has strict conditions
• 3Justice requires due process
• 4Community protection is essential

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