Sahih Muslim #3683

The Book of Transactions
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ يَحْيَى، قَالَ قَرَأْتُ عَلَى مَالِكٍ عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ لاَ يَبِعْ بَعْضُكُمْ عَلَى بَيْعِ بَعْضٍ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
One amongst you should not enter into a transaction when another is bargaining.
Narrated by Ibn 'Umar (Allah be pleased with them) reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as having said this:

Context

Ibn 'Umar (Allah be pleased with them) reports that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) instructed that one should not engage in a transaction while another is bargaining. This guidance promotes fairness and respect in trade, ensuring that individuals do not take advantage of others during negotiations.

Modern Application

This principle can be applied in modern business practices to foster a culture of respect and fairness. It encourages individuals to conduct their negotiations ethically, ensuring that all parties are treated with dignity.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Buying and Selling and Trade Ethics because it emphasizes the importance of fairness and respect in commercial dealings.

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This hadith is #3683 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Transactions. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Ibn 'Umar (Allah be pleased with them) reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as having said this:.

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