Sahih Muslim #3813
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
In this hadith, Ibn Umar (Allah be pleased with them) recounts how he used to rent land until he learned from Rafi b. Khadij that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) forbade this practice. Upon hearing this, Ibn Umar immediately abandoned renting land, demonstrating his commitment to following the teachings of the Prophet (ﷺ). This situation highlights the importance of adhering to prophetic guidance in daily practices.
Modern Application
Today, this principle can be seen in how individuals engage in lawful income practices. Many people strive to ensure their sources of income align with ethical standards and religious teachings, avoiding practices that may be considered exploitative or forbidden.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Wages and Labor because it addresses the practice of renting land, which was deemed inappropriate according to the Prophet's teachings.
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About Sahih Muslim
This hadith is #3813 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Transactions. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Nafi, reported that Ibn Umar (Allah be pleased with them) used to rent the land, and that he was conveyed the hadith transmitted on the authority of Rafi b. Khadij. He (the narrator) said:.