45. The Book of Virtue, Enjoining Good Manners, and Joining of the Ties of Kinship - كتاب البر والصلة والآداب

15) Chapter: The Prohibition Of Oppression

Abu Musa reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:

Allah, the Exalted and Glorious, grants respite to the oppessor. But when He lays Hand upon him, He does not then let him off. Re (the Holy Prophet) then recited this verse:" Such is the chastisement of thy Lord when He chastises the towns (inhabited by) wrongdoing persons. Surely, His punishment is painful, severe" (xi. 103).

Reference: 2583
English reference: Book 32, Hadith 6253
In-book reference: Book 45, Hadith 79
Grade: Sahih
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