#3551

Sunan Abu Dawud

Sunan Abu Dawud #3551

Wages (Kitab Al-Ijarah)

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا مُوسَى بْنُ إِسْمَاعِيلَ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبَانُ، عَنْ يَحْيَى، عَنْ أَبِي سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ جَابِرٍ، أَنَّ نَبِيَّ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ يَقُولُ ‏ "‏ الْعُمْرَى لِمَنْ وُهِبَتْ لَهُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

The Prophet (ﷺ) has saying: What is given in life-tenancy belongs to the one to whom it was given.

Narrated by Narrated Jabir:

Context

In this hadith narrated by Jabir, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasizes the principle of rightful ownership in life-tenancy agreements. He states that what is given in life-tenancy belongs to the recipient, indicating the importance of respecting such arrangements. This highlights the ethical considerations in transactions and the significance of honoring commitments made to others.

Modern Application

In today's world, this principle can be seen in various agreements, such as leases or rental contracts. It reminds individuals and businesses to uphold their commitments and respect the rights of others in financial dealings, fostering trust and integrity in relationships.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Ethics of Interaction and Contracts & Agreements because it underscores the importance of respecting ownership and agreements made between individuals.

Ethics of Interaction Contracts & Agreements

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This hadith is #3551 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Wages (Kitab Al-Ijarah). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Jabir:.

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