What is Sahih Muslim 3719 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Transactions), narrated by Abu Huraira (Allah be pleased with him) reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:, states: "He who bought foodgrain should not sell it until he had measured it. In the narration of Abu Bakr there the word is Ibta' instead of Ishtara."

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sahih Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 3719 in the Book of The Book of Transactions.

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Sahih Muslim #3719

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 أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، وَابْنُ، نُمَيْرٍ وَأَبُو كُرَيْبٍ قَالُوا حَدَّثَنَا زَيْدُ بْنُ حُبَابٍ، عَنِ الضَّحَّاكِ بْنِ عُثْمَانَ، عَنْ بُكَيْرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ الأَشَجِّ، عَنْ سُلَيْمَانَ بْنِ يَسَارٍ، عَنْ أَبِي، هُرَيْرَةَ أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏"‏ مَنِ اشْتَرَى طَعَامًا فَلاَ يَبِعْهُ حَتَّى يَكْتَالَهُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ وَفِي رِوَايَةِ أَبِي بَكْرٍ ‏"‏ مَنِ ابْتَاعَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

He who bought foodgrain should not sell it until he had measured it. In the narration of Abu Bakr there the word is Ibta' instead of Ishtara.

Narrated by Abu Huraira (Allah be pleased with him) reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

Abu Huraira reported that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ instructed that food grains should not be sold until they are measured. This directive emphasizes the importance of ensuring that transactions are based on accurate quantities, thereby preventing disputes and promoting fairness in trade.

Modern Application

In contemporary commerce, this principle translates to the necessity of measuring and verifying products before sale. This practice helps maintain fairness and prevents misunderstandings between buyers and sellers.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Buying and Selling and Trade Ethics because it underscores the significance of accuracy and fairness in commercial transactions.

Buying and Selling Trade Ethics