Sahih Muslim #3744

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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، وَابْنُ، بَشَّارٍ قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ مُرَّةَ، عَنْ أَبِي الْبَخْتَرِيِّ، قَالَ سَأَلْتُ ابْنَ عَبَّاسٍ عَنْ بَيْعِ النَّخْلِ، فَقَالَ نَهَى رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم عَنْ بَيْعِ النَّخْلِ حَتَّى يَأْكُلَ مِنْهُ أَوْ يُؤْكَلَ وَحَتَّى يُوزَنَ ‏.‏ قَالَ فَقُلْتُ مَا يُوزَنُ فَقَالَ رَجُلٌ عِنْدَهُ حَتَّى يَحْزَرَ ‏.‏
I asked Ibn 'Abbas (Allah be pleased with them) about the sale of dates. He said: Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) forbade the sale of dates of the trees until one eats them or they are eaten (i. e. they are fit to be eaten) or until they are weighed (or measured). I said: What does it imply:" Until it is weighed"? Thereupon a person who was with him (Ibn Abbas) said: Until he is able to keep it with him (after plucking them).
Narrated by Abu Bakhtari reported:

Context

In this hadith, Ibn Abbas narrates a conversation regarding the sale of dates, where the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) prohibited selling dates until they are either eaten or weighed. This prohibition emphasizes the importance of ensuring that goods are fit for sale and that buyers are not misled about the quality of what they are purchasing. The takeaway is the emphasis on fair trading practices.

Modern Application

In today's marketplace, this principle encourages consumers and sellers to engage in honest trade practices. For instance, when selling fruits or vegetables, sellers should ensure that the produce is ripe and of good quality, fostering trust and transparency in transactions.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Buying and Selling and Trade Ethics because it addresses the conditions under which goods, specifically dates, can be sold, highlighting the importance of honesty and transparency in trade.

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This hadith is #3744 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Transactions. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abu Bakhtari reported:.

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