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Sahih Muslim #3929

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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 أَبُو الطَّاهِرِ، وَهَارُونُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ الأَيْلِيُّ، وَأَحْمَدُ بْنُ عِيسَى، قَالُوا حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ، وَهْبٍ أَخْبَرَنِي مَخْرَمَةُ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ سُلَيْمَانَ بْنَ يَسَارٍ، يَقُولُ إِنَّهُ سَمِعَ مَالِكَ بْنَ، أَبِي عَامِرٍ يُحَدِّثُ عَنْ عُثْمَانَ بْنِ عَفَّانَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ لاَ تَبِيعُوا الدِّينَارَ بِالدِّينَارَيْنِ وَلاَ الدِّرْهَمَ بِالدِّرْهَمَيْنِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
Do not sell a dinar for two dinars and one dirham for two dirhams.
Narrated by 'Uthman b. 'Affan reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ addresses the ethical conduct in financial transactions, specifically prohibiting the exchange of a dinar for two dinars or a dirham for two dirhams. This guidance aims to prevent exploitative practices in trade.

Modern Application

Today, this principle is relevant in discussions about fair trade and ethical business practices. Individuals and businesses are encouraged to engage in transactions that are just and equitable, promoting integrity in commerce.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Buying and Selling and Trade Ethics because it provides guidance on fair practices in financial transactions.

Buying and SellingTrade Ethics

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About Sahih Muslim

This hadith is #3929 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Musaqah. It is graded Sahih and narrated by 'Uthman b. 'Affan reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:.

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