Sahih Muslim #3928

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.

وَحَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا يَعْقُوبُ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ الْقَارِيَّ - عَنْ سُهَيْلٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ الْخُدْرِيِّ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ لاَ تَبِيعُوا الذَّهَبَ بِالذَّهَبِ وَلاَ الْوَرِقَ بِالْوَرِقِ إِلاَّ وَزْنًا بِوَزْنٍ مِثْلاً بِمِثْلٍ سَوَاءً بِسَوَاءٍ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
Do not sell gold for gold and silver for silver weight for weight or of the same quality.
Narrated by Abu Sa'id al-Khudri (Allah be pleased with him) reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) addresses the ethical considerations surrounding the trade of precious metals, specifically gold and silver. He emphasizes the importance of fairness in transactions, stating that one should not exchange gold for gold or silver for silver unless they are equal in weight and quality. This teaching highlights the significance of honesty and integrity in financial dealings.

Modern Application

In today's world, this principle can be applied by ensuring that transactions involving valuable items are conducted transparently and fairly. For instance, when trading or selling jewelry, individuals should be aware of the value and ensure that they are receiving a fair exchange based on weight and quality.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Buying and Selling and Trade Ethics because it emphasizes the importance of fairness and honesty in financial transactions.

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This hadith is #3928 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Musaqah. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abu Sa'id al-Khudri (Allah be pleased with him) reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:.

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