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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sunan Abu Dawud, which contains 5,276 hadiths across 43 books. It is hadith number 3367 in the Book of Commercial Transactions (Kitab Al-Buyu).

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Sunan Abu Dawud #3367

Q: What is Sunan Abu Dawud 3367 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Commercial Transactions (Kitab Al-Buyu)), narrated by Ibn Ishaq said:, states: "'Araya means that a man lends another man some palm-trees, but he (the owner) feels inconvenient that the man looks after the trees (by frequent visits). He (the borrower) sells them (to the owner) by…"

Commercial Transactions (Kitab Al-Buyu)

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا هَنَّادُ بْنُ السَّرِيِّ، عَنْ عَبْدَةَ، عَنِ ابْنِ إِسْحَاقَ، قَالَ الْعَرَايَا أَنْ يَهَبَ الرَّجُلُ، لِلرَّجُلِ النَّخَلاَتِ فَيَشُقَّ عَلَيْهِ أَنْ يَقُومَ عَلَيْهَا فَيَبِيعَهَا بِمِثْلِ خَرْصِهَا ‏.‏

'Araya means that a man lends another man some palm-trees, but he (the owner) feels inconvenient that the man looks after the trees (by frequent visits). He (the borrower) sells them (to the owner) by calculation.

Narrated by Ibn Ishaq said:

Context

This hadith discusses the concept of 'Araya, where a man lends palm trees to another but feels burdened by the need to oversee them. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ allowed the borrower to sell the trees back to the owner based on their estimated yield. This situation highlights the importance of fair agreements and the need for mutual understanding in financial transactions.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this principle can be seen in various lending and borrowing situations, where clear agreements and fairness are essential. It encourages individuals to engage in transparent transactions that consider the needs and circumstances of both parties.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Contracts & Agreements and Economic Justice because it emphasizes the necessity of fairness and mutual consent in financial dealings.

Contracts & Agreements Economic Justice