Sahih Muslim #3783

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.

وَحَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ هَاشِمٍ، حَدَّثَنَا بَهْزٌ، حَدَّثَنَا سَلِيمُ بْنُ حَيَّانَ، حَدَّثَنَا سَعِيدُ بْنُ، مِينَاءَ عَنْ جَابِرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالَ نَهَى رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم عَنِ الْمُزَابَنَةِ وَالْمُحَاقَلَةِ وَالْمُخَابَرَةِ وَعَنْ بَيْعِ الثَّمَرَةِ حَتَّى تُشْقِحَ ‏.‏ قَالَ قُلْتُ لِسَعِيدٍ مَا تُشْقِحُ قَالَ تَحْمَارُّ وَتَصْفَارُّ وَيُؤْكَلُ مِنْهَا ‏.‏
What does ripening imply? He said: It meant that they become red or become yellow and are fit for eating.
Narrated by Jabir b. Abdullah (Allah be pleased with them) reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) forbidding Muzabana and Muhaqala, and Mukhabara, and the sale of fruits until they are ripe. I (the narrator) said to Sa'id (the other narrator):

Context

In this hadith, Allah's Messenger ﷺ prohibits certain trading practices, including Muzabana (selling crops before they ripen) and Muhaqala (selling crops in exchange for a share of the harvest). The emphasis is on ensuring fairness and honesty in trade, as selling unripe fruits can lead to exploitation and disputes. This guidance promotes ethical business practices and the importance of transparency in transactions.

Modern Application

In contemporary commerce, this hadith serves as a reminder of the need for ethical practices in trade. It encourages business owners and consumers alike to engage in honest transactions, ensuring that products are sold only when they are ready and of good quality, thereby fostering trust in the marketplace.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Buying and Selling and Trade Ethics because it addresses the ethical considerations in trade and the importance of selling goods that are ripe and ready for consumption.

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This hadith is #3783 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Transactions. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Jabir b. Abdullah (Allah be pleased with them) reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) forbidding Muzabana and Muhaqala, and Mukhabara, and the sale of fruits until they are ripe. I (the narrator) said to Sa'id (the other narrator):.

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