Sunan Abu Dawud #3481

Wages (Kitab Al-Ijarah)
Da'if

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

حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ حَنْبَلٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّزَّاقِ، حَدَّثَنَا عُمَرُ بْنُ زَيْدٍ الصَّنْعَانِيُّ، أَنَّهُ سَمِعَ أَبَا الزُّبَيْرِ، عَنْ جَابِرٍ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم نَهَى عَنْ ثَمَنِ الْهِرَّةِ ‏.‏
The Prophet (ﷺ) forbade payment for cat.
Narrated by Narrated Jabir:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ forbids the payment for a cat, indicating a broader principle regarding ethical conduct in transactions. This prohibition reflects a concern for fairness and integrity in trade, emphasizing that certain practices may be deemed unethical or inappropriate.

Modern Application

In today's world, this principle can be applied to ensure that our transactions are fair and ethical. Many individuals and businesses strive to engage in practices that promote honesty and integrity, avoiding exploitative or unethical dealings.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Ethical Conduct because it addresses the ethical implications of financial transactions.

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About Sunan Abu Dawud

This hadith is #3481 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Wages (Kitab Al-Ijarah). It is graded Da'if and narrated by Narrated Jabir:.

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