Sunan Abu Dawud #3957
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
This hadith highlights the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) teaching about the rights of individuals in transactions, specifically regarding the price of goods. The statement emphasizes that the rightful owner is entitled to the price, while Allah is self-sufficient and does not require anything from His creation. The takeaway is the importance of fairness in contracts and agreements.
Modern Application
In modern life, this principle is relevant in ensuring that transactions are conducted fairly and transparently. It encourages individuals to uphold integrity in business dealings and respect the rights of others, especially vulnerable groups like orphans.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Rights of Orphans and Contracts & Agreements because it emphasizes the entitlement of individuals to their rights in transactions and the ethical treatment of orphans.
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About Sunan Abu Dawud
This hadith is #3957 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of The Book of Manumission of Slaves. It is graded Sahih and narrated by The tradition mentioned above also has been transmitted by Jabir b. 'Abd Allah through a different chain of narrators. This version added:.