Sahih al-Bukhari #1435

Obligatory Charity Tax (Zakat)
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ يُوسُفَ، حَدَّثَنِي اللَّيْثُ، حَدَّثَنِي خَالِدُ بْنُ يَزِيدَ، عَنْ عَطَاءِ بْنِ أَبِي رَبَاحٍ، عَنْ جَابِرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ ـ رضى الله عنهما ـ‏.‏ نَهَى النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم عَنْ بَيْعِ الثِّمَارِ حَتَّى يَبْدُوَ صَلاَحُهَا‏.‏
The Prophet (ﷺ) had forbidden the sale of fruits till they were ripe (free from blight).
Narrated by Narrated Jabir bin `Abdullah:

Context

Jabir bin Abdullah narrates that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) prohibited the sale of fruits until they were ripe. This prohibition serves to ensure fairness in trade and protect consumers from being misled by unripe produce, highlighting the ethical considerations in commerce.

Modern Application

In today's marketplace, this hadith underscores the importance of honesty and transparency in trade. It encourages sellers to provide quality products and fosters trust between buyers and sellers.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Buying and Selling and Trade Ethics because it addresses the principles of fair trade and ethical conduct in business transactions.

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This hadith is #1435 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Obligatory Charity Tax (Zakat). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Jabir bin `Abdullah:.

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