Sahih Muslim #3712
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
This hadith emphasizes the importance of possessing goods before selling them, particularly in the context of food. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) instructs that one should not sell food until it has been fully acquired. This principle promotes fairness and transparency in trade, ensuring that transactions are conducted ethically.
Modern Application
In today's business practices, this principle encourages ethical trading by ensuring that sellers have possession of goods before offering them for sale. This fosters trust between buyers and sellers, contributing to a more reliable marketplace.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Buying and Selling and Trade Ethics because it emphasizes the ethical considerations in commercial transactions as taught by the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).
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About Sahih Muslim
This hadith is #3712 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 saying:.