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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 2374 in the Book of Oppressions.

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Q: What is Sahih al-Bukhari 2374 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Oppressions), narrated by Narrated Jabir:, states: "The Prophet (ﷺ) entered the Mosque, and I too went there after tying the camel at the pavement of the Mosque. I said (to the Prophet (ﷺ) ), "This is your camel." He came out and started examining the…"

Oppressions

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا مُسْلِمٌ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَقِيلٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو الْمُتَوَكِّلِ النَّاجِيُّ، قَالَ أَتَيْتُ جَابِرَ بْنَ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ ـ رضى الله عنهما ـ قَالَ دَخَلَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم الْمَسْجِدَ، فَدَخَلْتُ إِلَيْهِ، وَعَقَلْتُ الْجَمَلَ فِي نَاحِيَةِ الْبَلاَطِ فَقُلْتُ هَذَا جَمَلُكَ‏.‏ فَخَرَجَ فَجَعَلَ يُطِيفُ بِالْجَمَلِ قَالَ ‏ "‏ الثَّمَنُ وَالْجَمَلُ لَكَ ‏"‏‏.‏

The Prophet (ﷺ) entered the Mosque, and I too went there after tying the camel at the pavement of the Mosque. I said (to the Prophet (ﷺ) ), "This is your camel." He came out and started examining the camel and said, "Both the camel and its price are for you."

Narrated by Narrated Jabir:

Context

In this narration, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) demonstrates fairness in trade by affirming that both the camel and its price belong to Jabir. This act underscores the importance of honesty and transparency in transactions, which are essential for maintaining trust in business dealings.

Modern Application

In today's marketplace, the principle of fair pricing and honesty in trade is crucial. Consumers and sellers alike benefit from transparent transactions, which help build lasting relationships and trust between parties.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Contracts & Agreements and Buying and Selling because it illustrates the significance of fairness and clarity in business transactions.

Contracts & Agreements Buying and Selling