It is narrated from Sayyiduna Jarir bin Mut’im (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: If Mut’im bin ‘Adi were alive and spoke to me regarding these foul-smelling captives (of Badr), I would have set them free (without ransom).
Hadith Referenceالفتح الربانی / كتاب الجهاد / 5099
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:صحیح
Hadith Takhrij«اسناده صحيح علي شرط الشيخين، اخرجه البخاري: 3139۔ ابوداود: 2689۔ ، (انظر مسند أحمد ترقيم الرسالة:16733 ترقیم بيت الأفكار الدولية: 16853»
Brief Explanation
Benefits: … When the Noble Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam returned to Makkah Mukarramah from Ta’if, Mut’im bin ‘Adi granted him sallallahu alayhi wa sallam protection in such a manner that he ordered his four sons to stand, armed, at the corners of the Ka‘bah. Upon witnessing this scene, the Quraysh said: “O Mut‘im! You are such a man that your protection cannot be violated.” This was a favor that this person did for the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam, and in return for this, the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam intended to accept his intercession.