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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, which contains 4,053 hadiths across 49 books. It is hadith number 1259 in the Book of The Book on Business.

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Q: What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1259 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of The Book on Business), narrated by Narrated Abu Hurairah:, states: "That the Prophet (ﷺ) said: "Whoever purchased an animal that has not been milked, then he the choice when he milks it, if he wishes he may return it, returning a Sa' of dried dates along with it."…"

The Book on Business

Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو كُرَيْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، عَنْ حَمَّادِ بْنِ سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ زِيَادٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ مَنِ اشْتَرَى مُصَرَّاةً فَهُوَ بِالْخِيَارِ إِذَا حَلَبَهَا إِنْ شَاءَ رَدَّهَا وَرَدَّ مَعَهَا صَاعًا مِنْ تَمْرٍ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى وَفِي الْبَابِ عَنْ أَنَسٍ وَرَجُلٍ مِنْ أَصْحَابِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏.‏

That the Prophet (ﷺ) said: "Whoever purchased an animal that has not been milked, then he the choice when he milks it, if he wishes he may return it, returning a Sa' of dried dates along with it." There are narration on this topic from Anas, and a man from the Companions of the Prophet (ﷺ).

Narrated by Narrated Abu Hurairah:

Context

This hadith addresses the concept of consumer rights and fair trade in Islam. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) states that a buyer has the option to return an unmilked animal after testing its milk, provided they return a specific quantity of dates. This highlights the importance of honesty and fairness in transactions.

Modern Application

In today's marketplace, this principle encourages consumers to make informed decisions and ensures that sellers maintain transparency. By fostering an environment of trust, both buyers and sellers can engage in fair trade practices that benefit the community.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Blessings in Food because it relates to the ethical considerations in food transactions and the importance of honesty in trade.

Blessings in Food