Bulugh al-Maram — Hadith #37896

On the authority of Ali (may God be pleased with him), who said: The Messenger of God (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “If two men come to you seeking judgment, do not rule in favor of the first until you have heard the other’s side. Then you will know how to judge.” Ali said: “And I have continued to judge ever since.” (Narrated by Ahmad, Abu Dawud, and At-Tirmidhi, who graded it as good; strengthened by Ibn Al-Madini; and authenticated by Ibn Hibban) 2.1 - In “A”: “He said.” 2 - Hasan. Narrated by Ahmad (1/90), Abu Dawud (3582), and At-Tirmidhi (1331) via Simak ibn Harb, on the authority of Hanash, on the authority of Ali, with it. The wording is At-Tirmidhi’s, and he said: “A hasan hadith.” In Ahmad’s version: “You see” instead of “You know.” In Abu Dawud’s version: “For it is more likely that the decree will become clear to you,” and he added at the beginning: “Indeed, Allah will guide your heart and make your tongue firm.” I say: The hadith has many chains of transmission, and they are detailed in the original text.