Riyad as-Salihin, 243
Abu Hurairah (May Allah bepleased with him) reported:
A man who had drunk wine was brought to the Prophet (ﷺ) and he asked us to beat him; some struck him with their hands, some with their garments (making a whip) and some with their sandals. When he (the drunkard) had gone, some of the people said: "May Allah disgrace you!" He (the Prophet (ﷺ)) said, "Do not say so. Do not help the devil against him". <b>[Al-Bukhari]</b>.
وعنه قال: أتى النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم برجل قد شرب خمرًا قال: "اضربوه" قال أبو هريرة : فمنا الضارب بيده، والضارب بنعله، والضارب بثوبه. فلما انصرف قال بعض القوم: أخزاك الله قال: "لا تقولوا هكذا لا تعينوا عليه الشيطان" ((رواه البخاري)).
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Introduction, Hadith 243
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) When a slave commits a sin and receives the corresponding punishment in the worldly life, it is an expiation for his sin. So, we should not invoke disgrace and shame upon him, but ask Allah to guide and forgive him.<br>
2) One should not help the devil against his Muslim brother.