Sahih Muslim #3991

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 يَحْيَى بْنُ يَحْيَى، وَأَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ وَإِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ سَالِمٍ جَمِيعًا عَنِ ابْنِ عُيَيْنَةَ، عَنِ ابْنِ أَبِي نَجِيحٍ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ ‏.‏ مِثْلَ حَدِيثِ عَبْدِ الْوَارِثِ ‏.‏ وَلَمْ يَذْكُرْ ‏ "‏ إِلَى أَجَلٍ مَعْلُومٍ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
" for a definite period".
Narrated by Ibn Abu Najih has narrated a hadith like this with the same chain of transmitters, but he has not mentioned:

Context

This hadith mentions a similar narration with a specific omission, highlighting the importance of precise language in contracts and agreements. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ's teachings emphasize clarity and mutual understanding in transactions.

Modern Application

In modern business practices, this principle underscores the necessity of clear contracts and agreements to avoid misunderstandings and disputes, ensuring that all parties are aware of their rights and obligations.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Contracts & Agreements and Buying and Selling because it emphasizes the need for clarity and mutual understanding in all transactions.

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And We do not delay it except for a limited term.

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About Sahih Muslim

This hadith is #3991 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Musaqah. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Ibn Abu Najih has narrated a hadith like this with the same chain of transmitters, but he has not mentioned:.

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