Riyad as-Salihin, 1768
Jarir bin Abdullah (May Allah be pleased with him) said:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "If a slave runs away from his master, his responsibility to him is absolved." <b>[Muslim]</b>.
عن جرير بن عبد الله رضي الله عنه قال : قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم :
أيما عبد أبق، فقد برئت منه الذمة
((رواه مسلم))
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 17, Hadith 258
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadiths:</b><br>
1) They give a stern warning against slaves rejecting obedience to their masters in what is good.<br>
2) A slave’s flight from his master is one of the things that render deeds worthless and one of the branches of disbelief.