Sahih Muslim Hadith 4568 – The Killer Is JUi L,) – or ii)

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[4568] ( … ) It was narrated that Abü Qatâdah said: We set out with the Messenger of Allah in the year of (the battle of) Hunain, and when we met (the enemy), the Muslims fell into a state of confusion. I saw that one of the Mushrik men had overpowered one of the Muslim men, so I crept up on him from behind and struck him between his neck and shoulders. He turned around and he grabbed me in such a way that I thought I was about to die, then he died. I joined 'Umar bin Al-Khattâb and he said: What is the matter with the people? I said: It is the decree of Allah. Then the people came back, and the Messenger of Allah sat down and said: "Whoever killed someone has to bring his proof, then he may take his belongings." I stood up and said: Who will bear witness for me? Then I sat down. Then he (*) said likewise, and I stood up and said: Who will bear witness for me? Then I sat down. Then he () said that a third time and I stood up again. The Messenger of Allah said: "What is the matter with you, 0 Abü Qatâdah?" I told him the story and a man who was there said: He has spoken the truth, 0 Messenger of Allah. The belongings of that dead man are with me; persuade him to give up his right. Abü Bakr A- SiddIq said: No, by Allah, you should not expect one of the lions of Allah who fought for Allah and His Messenger to give up his booty to you. The Messenger of Allah said: "He is right; give it to him." So he gave it to me. I sold the shield and bought a garden in Banü Salimah, and that was the first property I acquired in Islam. According to the IjadIth of Al- Laith: Abü Bakr said: No, he will not give it to a little hyena from Quraish and ignore one of the lions of Allah. 1 -9 :LU-)]