Sayyidah Aishah Siddiqah (may Allah be pleased with her) narrates: The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said to his Companions: "Do you know what the greatest form of zina (adultery) is in the sight of Allah Almighty?" The people submitted: "Allah and His Messenger know best." The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "The greatest form of zina in the sight of Allah Almighty is that the honour of a Muslim man be treated as lawful (to violate)." Then he recited this verse: "Those who harm believing men and believing women for something they have not done."
This narration was recorded by Imam Abu Ya'la, and its narrators are the narrators of the Sahih.
Hadith Referenceمجمع الزوائد ومنبع الفوائد / كتاب الأدب / 13132
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