Translation

The blood of a Muslim is not lawful except in one of three cases: the married adulterer, a life for a life, and one who abandons 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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