Wisdom of The Holy Prophet — Page 24
24 8. Suweid says: We were seven brothers and had but one maid-servant between us. One of us chanced to slap her. The Holy Prophet (peace be on him) commanded us to set her free. 9. Abu Masud has related: Once I was about to strike a slave when I heard the Prophet's voice: Abu Masud, remember, Allah has greater power over you than you have over your slave. I shall never raise my hand against a servant again, 0 Prophet of Allah, I said, and this slave I liberate for Allah's sake! Had you not done so, said the Prophet, surely the fire of hell would have burnt or at least singed you. • • •