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Q: What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 3868 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Agriculture), narrated by It was narrated from Hammad -Ibn Abi Sulaiman- that he was asked about a man who hired a worker in return for food and he said:, states: ""No, not until he tells him (what his wages will be).""

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 جَرِيرِ بْنِ حَازِمٍ، عَنْ حَمَّادٍ، - هُوَ ابْنُ أَبِي سُلَيْمَانَ - أَنَّهُ سُئِلَ عَنْ رَجُلٍ، اسْتَأْجَرَ أَجِيرًا عَلَى طَعَامِهِ قَالَ لاَ حَتَّى تُعْلِمَهُ‏.‏‏

"No, not until he tells him (what his wages will be)."

Narrated by It was narrated from Hammad -Ibn Abi Sulaiman- that he was asked about a man who hired a worker in return for food and he said:

Context

In this hadith, Hammad ibn Abi Sulaiman is asked about a situation where a man hires a worker for food. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ emphasizes the importance of clarity in agreements by stating that the worker must be informed of his wages before the work begins. This highlights the significance of transparency and fairness in labor relations.

Modern Application

In today's job market, it is essential for employers to clearly communicate compensation and benefits to potential employees. This practice fosters trust and ensures that both parties have a mutual understanding of the terms of employment, which can lead to a more harmonious working relationship.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Contracts & Agreements and Wages and Labor because it emphasizes the necessity of informing a worker about their wages before they start their job.

Contracts & Agreements Wages and Labor