Sunan Abu Dawud #3404
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) states that if someone plants in another person's land without permission, they have no right to the crop, but they can claim their expenses. This teaching underscores the importance of respecting others' property and the ethical implications of agreements in agriculture.
Modern Application
Today, this principle can be applied in various aspects of life, such as respecting boundaries in business and personal relationships. It encourages individuals to seek consent and maintain integrity in their dealings with others.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Contracts & Agreements and Economic Justice because it highlights the necessity of consent in agreements and the ethical treatment of others' property.
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About Sunan Abu Dawud
This hadith is #3404 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Commercial Transactions (Kitab Al-Buyu). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Rafi' ibn Khadij:.