Sahih Muslim #3990

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 شَيْبَانُ بْنُ فَرُّوخَ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْوَارِثِ، عَنِ ابْنِ أَبِي نَجِيحٍ، حَدَّثَنِي عَبْدُ اللَّهِ، بْنُ كَثِيرٍ عَنْ أَبِي الْمِنْهَالِ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، قَالَ قَدِمَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَالنَّاسُ يُسْلِفُونَ فَقَالَ لَهُمْ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ مَنْ أَسْلَفَ فَلاَ يُسْلِفْ إِلاَّ فِي كَيْلٍ مَعْلُومٍ وَوَزْنٍ مَعْلُومٍ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
He who makes an advance payment should not make advance payment except for a specified measure and weight (and for a specified period).
Narrated by Ibn 'Abbas (Allah be pleased with them) reported that when Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) came to (Medina) and the people were paying in advance (for the fruits, etc.), he said to them:

Context

Ibn 'Abbas narrates that when the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ arrived in Medina, he observed people making advance payments for fruits and other goods. He instructed them that such transactions should only involve specified measures and weights, ensuring fairness and transparency in trade. This guidance aimed to prevent disputes and promote ethical commerce.

Modern Application

In contemporary transactions, this hadith serves as a reminder to ensure clarity and fairness in agreements, especially in advance payments. Consumers and sellers alike should specify quantities and terms to avoid misunderstandings and maintain trust in business dealings.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Contracts & Agreements and Buying and Selling because it emphasizes the importance of clear terms in financial transactions to ensure fairness and prevent disputes.

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This hadith is #3990 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Musaqah. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Ibn 'Abbas (Allah be pleased with them) reported that when Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) came to (Medina) and the people were paying in advance (for the fruits, etc.), he said to them:.

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