Sahih Muslim #3861

The Book of Musaqah
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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، وَعَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنُ مَهْدِيٍّ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنِ النَّضْرِ بْنِ أَنَسٍ، عَنْ بَشِيرِ بْنِ نَهِيكٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ إِذَا أَفْلَسَ الرَّجُلُ فَوَجَدَ الرَّجُلُ مَتَاعَهُ بِعَيْنِهِ فَهُوَ أَحَقُّ بِهِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
When a man becomes insolvent (and the other) man (the seller) finds his commodity intact with him, he is more entitled to get it (than anyone else)
Narrated by Abu Huraira (Allah be pleased with him) reported Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

Abu Huraira reported the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ stating that if a man becomes insolvent and finds his property intact, he is more entitled to it than anyone else. This hadith addresses issues of ownership and entitlement, emphasizing fairness in financial matters.

Modern Application

Today, this principle can guide individuals in understanding their rights and responsibilities in financial transactions. It promotes fairness and integrity in business dealings, encouraging people to respect ownership.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Wages and Labor and Debts and Loans because it addresses the rights of individuals concerning their possessions and financial responsibilities.

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About Sahih Muslim

This hadith is #3861 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Musaqah. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abu Huraira (Allah be pleased with him) reported Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) as saying:.

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