Sahih Muslim #3801
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
Jabir (Allah be pleased with him) narrates a prohibition by the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) against selling produce in advance for two years. This reflects the importance of ethical practices in trade and the potential risks associated with speculative transactions.
Modern Application
In modern commerce, this principle warns against speculative practices that can lead to unfair advantages or losses. It encourages businesses to engage in transparent and ethical trading practices to protect all parties involved.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Buying and Selling and Trade Ethics because it addresses the ethical considerations in trade and the importance of transparency in transactions.
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About Sahih Muslim
This hadith is #3801 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Transactions. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Jabir (Allah be pleased with him) reported Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) forbidding selling of (produce) in advance for two years, and in the narmtion of Ibu Abd Shaiba (the words are):.