What is Sahih al-Bukhari 2160 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Sales in which a Price is paid for Goods to be Delivered Later (As-Salam)), narrated by Narrated Ibn Abi Najih:, states: "as above, saying, "He should pay the price in advance for a specified measure and for a specified period.""

Is this hadith authentic?

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

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sahih al-Bukhari, which contains 7,277 hadiths across 97 books. It is hadith number 2160 in the Book of Sales in which a Price is paid for Goods to be Delivered Later (As-Salam).

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Sahih al-Bukhari #2160

Sales in which a Price is paid for Goods to be Delivered Later (As-Salam)

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيٌّ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي ابْنُ أَبِي نَجِيحٍ، وَقَالَ، ‏ "‏ فَلْيُسْلِفْ فِي كَيْلٍ مَعْلُومٍ إِلَى أَجَلٍ مَعْلُومٍ ‏"‏‏.‏

as above, saying, "He should pay the price in advance for a specified measure and for a specified period."

Narrated by Narrated Ibn Abi Najih:

Context

This hadith discusses the importance of clear agreements in trade. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) instructed that one should pay in advance for a specified measure and time. This emphasizes the necessity of transparency and fairness in business transactions.

Modern Application

In modern business, this principle encourages individuals to establish clear contracts and agreements to avoid misunderstandings. It promotes fairness and accountability in all transactions.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Contracts & Agreements and Buying and Selling because it emphasizes the significance of clear terms in trade and the ethical obligations of sellers and buyers.

Contracts & Agreements Buying and Selling