Sahih Muslim #3773

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، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ نُمَيْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي، جَمِيعًا عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، - وَاللَّفْظُ لَهُ - حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بِشْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ أَيُّمَا نَخْلٍ اشْتُرِيَ أُصُولُهَا وَقَدْ أُبِّرَتْ فَإِنَّ ثَمَرَهَا لِلَّذِي أَبَّرَهَا إِلاَّ أَنْ يَشْتَرِطَ الَّذِي اشْتَرَاهَا‏"‏ ‏.‏
Whichever tree is bought with its roots, and if it is fecundatedits fruit would belong to one who has grafted it except when the provision is laid down by the buyer.
Narrated by Nafi reported on the authority of Ibn Umar (Allah be pleased with them) that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

In this narration, Ibn Umar shares a ruling from Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) regarding the ownership of fruit from grafted trees. The hadith illustrates the importance of clear agreements in transactions, particularly in agricultural practices. It emphasizes the rights of individuals involved in trade and the significance of mutual consent.

Modern Application

This principle is relevant today as it encourages individuals to establish clear agreements in their business dealings. Whether in agriculture or other sectors, ensuring that all parties understand their rights and responsibilities can prevent disputes and foster fair trade.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Buying and Selling and Trade Ethics because it emphasizes the importance of ownership rights and ethical agreements in transactions.

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This hadith is #3773 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Transactions. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Nafi reported on the authority of Ibn Umar (Allah be pleased with them) that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:.

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