Hadith 6

Halal, Haram, and the Doubtful

الحلال والحرام والمشتبهات

إنَّ الْحَلالَ بَيِّنٌ وَإِنَّ الْحَرَامَ بَيِّنٌ، وَبَيْنَهُمَا أُمُورٌ مُشْتَبِهَاتٌ لا يَعْلَمُهُنَّ كَثِيرٌ مِنْ النَّاسِ، فَمَنْ اتَّقَى الشُّبُهَاتِ فَقَدْ اسْتَبْرَأَ لِدِينِهِ وَعِرْضِهِ

Translation

The halal is clear and the haram is clear, and between them are doubtful matters which many people do not know. Whoever avoids the doubtful matters clears himself regarding his religion and honor.

Narrated by

al-Numan ibn Bashir

النعمان بن بشير رضي الله عنهما

Source

Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim

صحيح البخاري وصحيح مسلم

Explanation

This hadith establishes the principle of avoiding doubtful matters. Just as a shepherd who grazes near forbidden land may fall into it, one who engages with doubtful matters may fall into the haram.

Key Lessons

  • 1Clear distinction between halal and haram exists
  • 2Doubtful matters should be avoided
  • 3The heart is the center of righteousness
  • 4Protecting oneself leads to peace of mind

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