Sahih al-Bukhari #2111

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 مُحَمَّدٌ، أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ، أَخْبَرَنَا مُوسَى بْنُ عُقْبَةَ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، عَنْ زَيْدِ بْنِ ثَابِتٍ ـ رضى الله عنهم ـ أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم رَخَّصَ فِي الْعَرَايَا أَنْ تُبَاعَ بِخَرْصِهَا كَيْلاً‏.‏ قَالَ مُوسَى بْنُ عُقْبَةَ وَالْعَرَايَا نَخَلاَتٌ مَعْلُومَاتٌ تَأْتِيهَا فَتَشْتَرِيهَا‏.‏
Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) allowed the sale of 'Araya by estimating the dates on them for measured amounts of dried dates. Musa bin `Uqba said, "Al- 'Araya were distinguished date palms; one could come and buy them (i.e. their fruits).
Narrated by Narrated Ibn `Umar from Zaid bin Thabit:

Context

In this hadith, Ibn Umar narrates that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ permitted the sale of 'Araya by estimating the dates on them. This practice allowed for a fair transaction based on the expected yield of the date palms, demonstrating the importance of fairness and transparency in trade.

Modern Application

This principle can be applied today in various business transactions where fair estimation and transparency are crucial. It encourages honest dealings and fair pricing, fostering trust between buyers and sellers.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Buying and Selling and Trade Ethics because it illustrates the importance of fairness and honesty in commercial transactions.

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This hadith is #2111 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Sales and Trade. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Ibn `Umar from Zaid bin Thabit:.

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