What is Sahih Muslim 3736 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Transactions), narrated by Ibn Umar (Allah be pleased with them) reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:, states: "Do not buy fruit until its good condition becomes clear, and (the danger) of blight is no more. He said: Its good condition becoming clear implies that it becomes red or yellow."

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 3736 in the Book of The Book of Transactions.

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Sahih Muslim

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Sahih Muslim #3736

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.

حَدَّثَنِي زُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا جَرِيرٌ، عَنْ يَحْيَى بْنِ سَعِيدٍ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏"‏ لاَ تَبْتَاعُوا الثَّمَرَ حَتَّى يَبْدُوَ صَلاَحُهُ وَتَذْهَبَ عَنْهُ الآفَةُ قَالَ يَبْدُوَ صَلاَحُهُ حُمْرَتُهُ وَصُفْرَتُهُ ‏.‏

Do not buy fruit until its good condition becomes clear, and (the danger) of blight is no more. He said: Its good condition becoming clear implies that it becomes red or yellow.

Narrated by Ibn Umar (Allah be pleased with them) reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

This hadith advises against purchasing fruit until its quality is evident. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) highlights the importance of ensuring that goods are in good condition before buying, which protects consumers from potential loss. This principle underscores the need for transparency and honesty in trade.

Modern Application

In contemporary markets, this principle encourages consumers to be vigilant and informed when making purchases. Ensuring that products are of good quality before buying promotes ethical consumerism and protects buyers' interests.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Buying and Selling and Trade Ethics because it addresses the importance of ensuring quality and transparency in commercial transactions.

Buying and Selling Trade Ethics