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 Rh It is related from Anas that he said, 'A band of men of the ʿUkl tribe came to the Prophet and embraced Islám. But they fell ill at Madína, so the Prophet ordered them to go to the camels given in alms and drink their wine and milk. Then they did so and regained their health. After that they apostatized and killed the keepers of the camels and drove off the camels. Then (the Prophet) sent after them, and they were brought back. Then he cut off their hands and feet and put out their eyes. After that he did not staunch the bleeding until they died.' And in another tradition it runs, 'He drove nails into their eyes.' And in another tradition it runs, 'He ordered nails, and they were made hot; and he pierced them with them. And he cast them out on to the stony plain. And they asked for a drink, but they were not given to drink, until they died.'—Muslim, Al Bukhárí.

It is related from Jarír bin ʿAbduʾlláh that he said, 'The Prophet sent an army to Khathʿam. And some of the people sought safety by prostrating (in Muslim prayer); but we hastened their slaughter. Then news of the matter reached the Prophet, and he ordered on their behalf half the blood-money, and said, "I am free from every Muslim who resides amongst polytheists." They said, " O Apostle of God, why?" He replied, "Let them not be able to see the fires of each other."—Abú Dáud.

It is related from ʿAlí that 'A Jewess used to revile and insult the Prophet. Then a man strangled her until she died. And the Prophet annulled (payment for) her blood.'—Abú Dáud.

It is related from Jundub that, 'The Apostle of God said, "The punishment for a magician is killing by the sword."'—At Tirmidhí.

It is related from Usámah bin Sharík that, 'The Apostle of God said, "Whatever man comes out to make divisions between my followers, strike off his head."'—An Nasái.