Sahih Muslim #3827
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, Abdullah b. al-Sa'ib recounts a discussion about agricultural practices with Abdullah b. Ma'qil. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) is reported to have discouraged the practice of Muzara'a, which involves sharing the crops, and instead encouraged leasing land for cultivation. The takeaway is the importance of clear agreements in agricultural partnerships.
Modern Application
Today, this principle can be seen in various agricultural contracts where farmers lease land rather than share crops. This fosters clearer expectations and responsibilities, which can lead to better productivity and fair compensation for all parties involved.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Wages and Labor and Buying and Selling because it discusses the principles of agricultural agreements and the importance of clear terms in financial transactions.
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About Sahih Muslim
This hadith is #3827 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Transactions. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abdullah b. al-Sa'ib reported:.