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Sahih Muslim #3706

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

وَحَدَّثَنَاهُ ابْنُ أَبِي عُمَرَ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْوَهَّابِ، عَنْ أَيُّوبَ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ غَيْرَ أَنَّهُ قَالَ ‏ "‏ مَنِ اشْتَرَى مِنَ الْغَنَمِ فَهُوَ بِالْخِيَارِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
" He who buys a goat has the option...."
Narrated by Ayyub narrated with the same chain of transmitters but with this change of words:

Context

This hadith discusses the principle of having an option when purchasing livestock, specifically goats. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ emphasizes that a buyer has the right to reconsider their purchase, allowing for a fair transaction. This reflects the importance of transparency and fairness in business dealings, ensuring that both parties are satisfied with the agreement.

Modern Application

In modern commerce, this principle can be applied to various transactions, encouraging consumers to take their time to evaluate purchases. It promotes a culture of informed decision-making and fairness, which is essential for building trust between buyers and sellers.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Contracts & Agreements and Buying and Selling because it outlines the rights of buyers in transactions, ensuring fairness and transparency.

Contracts & AgreementsBuying and Selling

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This hadith is #3706 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Transactions. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Ayyub narrated with the same chain of transmitters but with this change of words:.

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