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Sahih Muslim #3925

The Book of Musaqah
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The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ يَحْيَى، قَالَ قَرَأْتُ عَلَى مَالِكٍ عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ الْخُدْرِيِّ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ لاَ تَبِيعُوا الذَّهَبَ بِالذَّهَبِ إِلاَّ مِثْلاً بِمِثْلٍ وَلاَ تُشِفُّوا بَعْضَهَا عَلَى بَعْضٍ وَلاَ تَبِيعُوا الْوَرِقَ بِالْوَرِقِ إِلاَّ مِثْلاً بِمِثْلٍ وَلاَ تُشِفُّوا بَعْضَهَا عَلَى بَعْضٍ وَلاَ تَبِيعُوا مِنْهَا غَائِبًا بِنَاجِزٍ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
Do not sell gold for gold, except like for like, and don't increase something of it upon something; and don't sell silver unless like for like, and don't increase some thing of it upon something, and do not sell for ready money something to be given later.
Narrated by Abu Salid al-Khudri reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

In this narration, Abu Sa'id al-Khudri reports that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) forbade certain types of transactions involving gold and silver. The emphasis on equality in trade reflects the importance of fairness and justice in financial dealings. The takeaway highlights the ethical standards expected in commerce.

Modern Application

Today, this principle can guide individuals in their financial transactions, promoting fairness and transparency. It encourages people to engage in ethical business practices that uphold integrity and trust.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Buying and Selling and Trade Ethics because it outlines the ethical guidelines for conducting financial transactions.

Buying and SellingTrade Ethics

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This hadith is #3925 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Musaqah. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abu Salid al-Khudri reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:.

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