Narrated 'Ali (RA): Allah's Messenger ( صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم ) said: "When two men bring a case before you, do not decide in favor of the first till you hear what the other has to say, then you will know how to judge." 'Ali (RA) said: "Since then, I have continued to judge (in accordance with that)." [Reported by Ahmad, Abu Dawud and at-Tirmidhi. The latter graded it Hasan (good), while Ibn al-Madini graded it Qawi (strong), and Ibn Hibban graded it Sahih (authentic).] It has a Shahid (supporting narration) reported by al-Hakim from the Hadith of Ibn 'Abbas.