Sunan Abu Dawud #3407
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) warns against the practice of mukhabarah, which refers to a type of agricultural contract that can lead to exploitation. He states that those who engage in this practice should be aware of a metaphorical declaration of war from Allah and His Messenger. This serves as a strong admonition against unfair economic practices.
Modern Application
Today, this principle encourages individuals and businesses to avoid exploitative financial practices, such as usury or unfair contracts. By promoting ethical dealings, communities can thrive, ensuring that all parties benefit fairly from economic transactions.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Economic Justice because it warns against exploitative practices in economic dealings.
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About Sunan Abu Dawud
This hadith is #3407 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Commercial Transactions (Kitab Al-Buyu). It is graded Hasan and narrated by Narrated Jabir b. 'Abd Allah :.