Sahih al-Bukhari #6706

Tricks
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ، حَدَّثَنَا مَالِكٌ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ دِينَارٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عُمَرَ ـ رضى الله عنهما ـ أَنَّ رَجُلاً، ذَكَرَ لِلنَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَنَّهُ يُخْدَعُ فِي الْبُيُوعِ فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ إِذَا بَايَعْتَ فَقُلْ لاَ خِلاَبَةَ ‏"‏‏.‏
A man mentioned to the Prophet (ﷺ) that he had always been cheated in bargains. The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Whenever you do bargain, say, 'No cheating.'"
Narrated by Narrated `Abdullah bin `Umar:

Context

A man approached the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ expressing his frustration about being cheated in business transactions. The Prophet's response was straightforward: he advised the man to declare 'No cheating' when engaging in bargains. This guidance emphasizes the importance of honesty and integrity in trade.

Modern Application

In today's marketplace, this principle encourages consumers and sellers to uphold transparency and fairness in transactions. By openly stating intentions, individuals can foster trust and build better relationships in business dealings.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Buying and Selling and Trade Ethics because it highlights the necessity of honesty and integrity in commercial transactions.

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This hadith is #6706 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Tricks. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated `Abdullah bin `Umar:.

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