His character · أخلاقه · Sahih
The character of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ never struck anything with his hand, neither a woman nor a servant, except when fighting in the path of Allah. And whenever he was wronged, he never took revenge on the one who did it, unless something Allah had made sacred was violated; then he would act for Allah, Mighty and Majestic.
- Narrated by
- Aisha
- Source
- Sahih Muslim
- Reference
- 2328a
- Grade
- Sahih: authentic chain of narration according to hadith scholars.
- Place
- Medina
- Period
- After Hijra
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