What is Sahih Muslim 3753 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Transactions), narrated by Yahya b. Sa'id reported this hadith with the same chain of transmitters but with this change:, states: "'Ariyya implies that date-palm trees should be donated to the people and then they sell it with a measure of dry dates."

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 3753 in the Book of The Book of Transactions.

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Sahih Muslim #3753

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.

وَحَدَّثَنَاهُ يَحْيَى بْنُ يَحْيَى، أَخْبَرَنَا هُشَيْمٌ، عَنْ يَحْيَى بْنِ سَعِيدٍ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ غَيْرَ أَنَّهُ قَالَ وَالْعَرِيَّةُ النَّخْلَةُ تُجْعَلُ لِلْقَوْمِ فَيَبِيعُونَهَا بِخَرْصِهَا تَمْرًا ‏.‏

'Ariyya implies that date-palm trees should be donated to the people and then they sell it with a measure of dry dates.

Narrated by Yahya b. Sa'id reported this hadith with the same chain of transmitters but with this change:

Context

This hadith discusses the concept of 'Ariyya, which refers to the practice of donating date-palm trees to a community, allowing them to sell the dates based on a predetermined measure. It reflects the ethical considerations in trade and community support, emphasizing the importance of fairness and mutual benefit in economic transactions.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, this principle can be applied to community initiatives and cooperative businesses where resources are shared for mutual benefit. It encourages ethical practices in trade, promoting transparency and fairness in economic dealings.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Buying and Selling and Trade Ethics because it emphasizes ethical trading practices and community support through shared resources.

Buying and Selling Trade Ethics