How is the Hadith: "Allah will take retribution for the hornless sheep from the horned one" interpreted, given that animals are not held accountable?
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This is authentic, and it indicates that Allah will exact retribution for the hornless sheep from the horned sheep on the Day of Judgment. This is not a retribution of obligation, as animals are not obligated; rather, it is a retribution of requital to achieve absolute divine justice.
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