Is this hadith authentic?

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

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This hadith is from Sahih Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 3745 in the Book of The Book of Transactions.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 3745 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: "Do not sell the fruits until their good condition becomes evident.""

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 أَبُو كُرَيْبٍ، مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْعَلاَءِ حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ فُضَيْلٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنِ ابْنِ أَبِي، نُعْمٍ عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ لاَ تَبْتَاعُوا الثِّمَارَ حَتَّى يَبْدُوَ صَلاَحُهَا ‏"‏ ‏.‏

Do not sell the fruits until their good condition becomes evident."

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

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasized the importance of honesty in trade by instructing not to sell fruits until their good condition is evident. This hadith highlights the ethical standards expected in business transactions, ensuring that buyers are not deceived and that sellers are transparent about the quality of their goods. It reflects the broader Islamic principle of fairness and integrity in all dealings.

Modern Application

In today's marketplace, this principle encourages consumers to be vigilant and sellers to be honest about the quality of their products. It promotes trust between buyers and sellers, fostering a healthier economic environment where ethical practices are upheld.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Buying and Selling and Trade Ethics because it addresses the ethical considerations involved in selling goods and the importance of transparency in transactions.

Buying and Selling Trade Ethics