Hadith 24

Allah Has Forbidden Injustice

يا عبادي إني حرمت الظلم

يَا عِبَادِي إنِّي حَرَّمْت الظُّلْمَ عَلَى نَفْسِي وَجَعَلْتُهُ بَيْنَكُمْ مُحَرَّمًا فَلا تَظَالَمُوا

Translation

O My servants, I have forbidden injustice upon Myself and have made it forbidden among you, so do not oppress one another.

Narrated by

Abu Dharr al-Ghifari

أبي ذر الغفاري رضي الله عنه

Source

Sahih Muslim

صحيح مسلم

Explanation

This is Hadith Qudsi where Allah speaks directly. It covers divine attributes, human dependence on Allah, and the principle that injustice is forbidden in all forms.

Key Lessons

  • 1Allah is just and forbids injustice
  • 2Humans are completely dependent on Allah
  • 3Guidance and provision come from Allah alone
  • 4Deeds are recorded and recompensed fully