Sunan an-Nasa'i #3866

The Book of Agriculture

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

أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ حَاتِمٍ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا حِبَّانُ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ، عَنْ شُعْبَةَ، عَنْ حَمَّادٍ، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ، قَالَ إِذَا اسْتَأْجَرْتَ أَجِيرًا فَأَعْلِمْهُ أَجْرَهُ‏.‏‏
"When you hire a worker, tell him what his wages will be."
Narrated by It was narrated that Abu Sa'eed said:

Context

This hadith emphasizes the importance of clarity in employment relationships. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ instructs that when hiring a worker, the employer should clearly inform them about their wages. This promotes fairness and transparency in labor agreements.

Modern Application

In today's job market, this principle is crucial for fostering trust between employers and employees. Clear communication about wages helps prevent misunderstandings and ensures that workers feel valued and respected.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Contracts & Agreements and Wages and Labor because it addresses the necessity of clear terms in employment agreements.

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This hadith is #3866 from Sunan an-Nasa'i, in the Book of The Book of Agriculture and narrated by It was narrated that Abu Sa'eed said:.

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