The Prophetic Hadith "A Believer is not Bitten Twice from the Same Hole": An Islamic Jurisprudence Principle Conceptual Foundational Study

Abstract

This study aims to examine the prophetic hadith narrated by Abu Hurairah that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said, "A believer is not bitten twice from the same hole", in terms of meaning, importance, linguistic and Islamic law principle implications, connection to other prophetic Hadith. It also attempts to trace the issues that Islamic Fiqh scholars have derived from this hadith in their foundational texts, identifying the scholars who have used this hadith as evidence, specifying aspects of their reasoning and counterarguments, if any. The study consists of an introduction, two sections, and a conclusion. The first section dealt with Hadith Science authentication, meaning clarification and importance and connection to other Hadiths. Section two explored issues derived from this hadith and used by scholars in their foundational texts. The analytical and inductive approach was used. The study revealed that this hadith was a powerful figurative expression embodying manners and conduct unique to the Prophet's teachings, extensively referenced in books on language, rhetoric, and literature, and scholars of Islamic jurisprudence have utilized it specific contexts in their Islamic law foundational texts.