Narrated by Sayyiduna Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Whoever gives such testimony against a Muslim for which that Muslim is not deserving, then such a person should prepare his abode in Hell.
Hadith Referenceالفتح الربانی / مسائل القضاء والشهادات / 6435
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:ضعیف
Hadith Takhrij«اسناده ضعيف لابھام الراوي عن ابي ھريرة ولضعف خداش بن عياش العبدي البصري۔ أخرجه الطيالسي: 2594، (انظر مسند أحمد ترقيم الرسالة: 10617 ترقیم بيت الأفكار الدولية: 10625»
Brief Explanation
Benefits: … The meaning of this hadith is that testimony is given regarding a Muslim that he is a fasiq (open sinner) or an evildoer, while in reality he is free from such things.