Hadith 1099

وعن عبادة بن الصامت رضي الله عنه قال : قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم : « لا تغلوا فإن الغلول نار وعار على أصحابه في الدنيا والآخرة ». رواه أحمد والنسائي وصححه ابن حبان.
'Ubadah bin as-Samit (RAA) narrated that The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Do not be dishonest (and treacherous) about the war booty (i.e. steal from it before it is divided legally), as Ghulul will be like fire (for the ones who got involved in it) and a cause of disgrace to those who are guilty of it in this world and in the Hereafter.” Related by Ahmad, and An-Nasa‘i, and Ibn Hibban graded it as Sahih.
Hadith Reference بلوغ المرام / 1099
Hadith Grading محدثین: حسن
Hadith Takhrij «أخرجه النسائي: لم أجده، وانظر حديث:4143، وأحمد:4 /128، 5 /317، 318، 326، وابن ماجه، الجهاد، حديث:2850، وابن حبان (ابن بلبان):11 /4855.»
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Explanation & Benefits
Shaykh Safi ur-Rahman Mubarakpuri
Takhrij:
«أخرجه النسائي: لم أجده، وانظر حديث:4143، وأحمد:4 /128، 5 /317، 318، 326، وابن ماجه، الجهاد، حديث:2850، وابن حبان (ابن بلبان):11 /4855.»©Explanation:
➊ This hadith shows that betrayal is a cause of disgrace and humiliation in both this world and the Hereafter.
➋ A Muslim mujahid should be trustworthy; he should not be dishonest or treacherous.
➌ His objective should not be the acquisition of wealth and possessions, rather his aim should be the pleasure of Allah and the elevation of the word of Allah (i‘la kalimatullah). As long as he adheres to this principle, he will be successful in this world and the Hereafter; otherwise, disgrace and humiliation will be his fate.
Source: Bulugh al-Maram: Commentary by Safiur Rahman Mubarakpuri, Page: 1099
Maulana Ataullah Sajid
Benefits and Issues:


It is Sunnah to deliver admonition and advice after the prayer because at that time all the people are gathered.


In admonition and advice, the circumstances and requirements of the time should be taken into consideration.


No mujahid may keep anything from the spoils of war (mal-e-ghanīmah) in his personal possession; even the smallest item must be handed over to the commander of the army. After distribution, whatever comes into someone’s share is lawful for him.
An item that has come into the share of another mujahid may be purchased from him.


On the Day of Resurrection, the sins earned in the world will be a cause of disgrace and regret.
The punishment of Hell is in addition to this.


The unlawful use of the collective property of Muslims is a crime.
Source: Commentary on Sunan Ibn Mājah by Mawlānā ‘Atā’ullāh Sājid, Page: 2850