It is narrated from Sayyiduna Hisham Hakim bin Hizam (may Allah be pleased with him) that he passed by some dhimmi people who had been made to stand in the sun in Syria. He asked: What have they done? The people said: Some of the imposed tax (kharaj) is still due on them. He said: Indeed, I bear witness that I heard the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) say: Indeed, Allah Almighty will punish those who punish people today, on the Day of Resurrection. At that time, the governor of Palestine was Umair bin Sa’d. Sayyiduna Hakim (may Allah be pleased with him) went to him and narrated this hadith to him, so he released them.
Hadith Referenceالفتح الربانی / مسائل الأخلاق الحسنة وما يتعلق بها / 9221
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:صحیح
Hadith Takhrij«أخرجه مسلم: 2613 ، (انظر مسند أحمد ترقيم الرسالة: 15330 ترقیم بيت الأفكار الدولية: 15405»
Brief Explanation
Benefits: … The meaning of the aforementioned blessed ahadith is extremely clear: a Muslim should conduct his affairs characterized by compassion and gentleness, and should avoid all forms of oppression and injustice.