Whoever killed a person having a treaty with the Muslims, shall not smell the smell of Paradise though its smell is perceived from a distance of forty years.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Killing a protected person prevents one from ever smelling Paradise.
- In plain terms
- Violating a treaty kills one's chance of Paradise.
- What can you take from it?
- Honor agreements and protect life.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does this teach about respecting treaties?
- How can societies enforce such principles?
Another view
Interpretation depends on theological stance.
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