Sahih al-Bukhari #2098

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 عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ سَعْدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَمِّي، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ أَخِي الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ عَمِّهِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي سَالِمُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عُمَرَ ـ رضى الله عنهما ـ أَنَّ أَبَا سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّثَهُ مِثْلَ، ذَلِكَ حَدِيثًا عَنْ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَلَقِيَهُ عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ عُمَرَ فَقَالَ يَا أَبَا سَعِيدٍ، مَا هَذَا الَّذِي تُحَدِّثُ عَنْ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَقَالَ أَبُو سَعِيدٍ فِي الصَّرْفِ سَمِعْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ ‏ "‏ الذَّهَبُ بِالذَّهَبِ مِثْلاً بِمِثْلٍ وَالْوَرِقُ بِالْوَرِقِ مِثْلاً بِمِثْلٍ ‏"‏‏.‏
(Concerning exchange) that he heard Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) saying, "Do not sell gold for gold unless equal in weight, and do not sell silver unless equal in weight."
Narrated by Narrated Abu Sa`id:

Context

In this hadith, Abu Sa'id narrates that he heard the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) instructing on the proper way to exchange gold and silver. The emphasis is on ensuring that any trade involving these precious metals is conducted fairly, with equal weights being exchanged. This guidance highlights the importance of honesty and integrity in financial transactions.

Modern Application

In today's marketplace, this principle encourages individuals to engage in fair trading practices, ensuring that both parties receive equal value in exchanges. This can be seen in various transactions, from personal sales to larger business deals, where transparency and fairness are crucial.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Buying and Selling and Trade Ethics because it addresses the importance of equitable exchanges in financial transactions.

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This hadith is #2098 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Sales and Trade. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Abu Sa`id:.

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