Abu Mūsa al-Ash‘ari (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Whoever carries weapons against us is not one of us." Authentic hadith - Narrated by Bukhari & Muslim
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Explanation

The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) warns against carrying weapons against Muslims to intimidate or rob them. Whoever does so unjustly has committed a serious crime and a major sin and deserves this stern warning.

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Benefits from the Hadith

  • The Hadīth gives a stern warning against Muslims fighting one another.
  • One of the most mischievous acts on earth is to brandish weapons against Muslims and cause corruption by killing.
  • The warning in question does not apply to just fighting, such as fighting the oppressors, corruptors, and the like.
  • It is prohibited to scare Muslims with weapons and the like, even if done jokingly.