Sunan an-Nasa'i #3743

The Book of 'Umra
Sahih

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

أَخْبَرَنِي عَبْدَةُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحِيمِ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا وَكِيعٌ، عَنْ يَزِيدَ بْنِ زِيَادِ بْنِ أَبِي الْجَعْدِ، عَنْ حَبِيبِ بْنِ أَبِي ثَابِتٍ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ ابْنَ عُمَرَ، يَقُولُ نَهَى رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم عَنِ الرُّقْبَى وَقَالَ ‏ "‏ مَنْ أُرْقِبَ رُقْبَى فَهُوَ لَهُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
"I heard Ibn 'Umar say: 'The Messenger of Allah forbade Ruqba and said: "Whoever is given something on the basis of Ruqba, it belongs to him."'"
Narrated by Yazid bin Ziyad bin Abi Al-Ja'd narrated from Habib bin Abi Thabit, who said:

Context

In this narration, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ forbids the practice of Ruqba, which involves a type of conditional agreement. He emphasizes that whatever is given under such conditions belongs to the person who receives it. This guidance reflects the importance of clarity and fairness in contractual agreements, ensuring that all parties understand their rights.

Modern Application

Today, this principle encourages individuals to engage in clear and fair agreements in all transactions. It highlights the importance of transparency and mutual understanding in contracts to avoid disputes.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Contracts & Agreements because it addresses the ethical considerations in contractual dealings and the importance of clarity in agreements.

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This hadith is #3743 from Sunan an-Nasa'i, in the Book of The Book of 'Umra. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Yazid bin Ziyad bin Abi Al-Ja'd narrated from Habib bin Abi Thabit, who said:.

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