Sunan Abu Dawud #3469
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) advises that if someone pays in advance for a service or product, they should not transfer that payment to another party until they have received what they paid for. This guidance promotes fairness and accountability in transactions, ensuring that agreements are honored.
Modern Application
In today's marketplace, this principle reinforces the importance of clear agreements in business transactions. It encourages consumers and sellers to maintain transparency and integrity, fostering trust in commercial relationships.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Ethics of Interaction and Contracts & Agreements because it highlights the importance of honoring commitments and maintaining ethical standards in financial dealings.
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About Sunan Abu Dawud
This hadith is #3469 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Wages (Kitab Al-Ijarah). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated AbuSa'id al-Khudri:.