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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 Sahih al-Bukhari, which contains 7,277 hadiths across 97 books. It is hadith number 2012 in the Book of Sales and Trade.

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Q: What is Sahih al-Bukhari 2012 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Sales and Trade), narrated by Narrated Abu Huraira:, states: "I heard Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) saying, "The swearing (by the seller) may persuade the buyer to purchase the goods but that will be deprived of Allah's blessing.""

Sales and Trade

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ بُكَيْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا اللَّيْثُ، عَنْ يُونُسَ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، قَالَ ابْنُ الْمُسَيَّبِ إِنَّ أَبَا هُرَيْرَةَ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ قَالَ سَمِعْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ ‏ "‏ الْحَلِفُ مُنَفِّقَةٌ لِلسِّلْعَةِ مُمْحِقَةٌ لِلْبَرَكَةِ ‏"‏‏.‏

I heard Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) saying, "The swearing (by the seller) may persuade the buyer to purchase the goods but that will be deprived of Allah's blessing."

Narrated by Narrated Abu Huraira:

Context

Abu Huraira narrates that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ warned against excessive swearing in trade. He stated that while swearing might persuade a buyer to purchase goods, it ultimately leads to a lack of blessings in the transaction. This hadith serves as a reminder of the ethical considerations in trade and the importance of honesty and integrity in business dealings.

Modern Application

In today's marketplace, this principle encourages individuals to engage in honest trade practices. By avoiding deceitful tactics, such as excessive swearing or misrepresentation, sellers can build trust with their customers and ensure long-term success.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Oaths and Vows and Trade Ethics because it addresses the implications of swearing in business and the importance of maintaining ethical standards in trade.

Oaths and Vows Trade Ethics