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Sunan an-Nasa'i #3877

Q: What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 3877 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Agriculture), narrated by (The previously mentioned chain) from Mujahid who said:, states: ""Rafi' bin Khadij said: 'The Messenger of Allah forbade us to do something that was beneficial for us, (but we respect and obey the command of the Messenger of Allah). He forbade us to lease land in r…"

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 قُتَيْبَةُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَوَانَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي حَصِينٍ، عَنْ مُجَاهِدٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَافِعُ بْنُ خَدِيجٍ نَهَانَا رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم عَنْ أَمْرٍ كَانَ لَنَا نَافِعًا وَأَمْرُ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم عَلَى الرَّأْسِ وَالْعَيْنِ نَهَانَا أَنْ نَتَقَبَّلَ الأَرْضَ بِبَعْضِ خَرْجِهَا‏.‏‏ تَابَعَهُ إِبْرَاهِيمُ بْنُ مُهَاجِرٍ‏.‏‏

"Rafi' bin Khadij said: 'The Messenger of Allah forbade us to do something that was beneficial for us, (but we respect and obey the command of the Messenger of Allah). He forbade us to lease land in return for some of its produce."

Narrated by (The previously mentioned chain) from Mujahid who said:

Context

In this hadith, Rafi' bin Khadij recounts a directive from the Messenger of Allah ﷺ that emphasizes obedience to his commands, even when they may seem contrary to personal benefit. The Prophet ﷺ forbade leasing land in exchange for a portion of its produce, highlighting the importance of adhering to divine guidance over personal gain.

Modern Application

This principle can be seen in today's business practices where ethical considerations often outweigh potential profits. Individuals and companies are encouraged to prioritize integrity and fairness in transactions, even if it means sacrificing immediate financial benefits.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Wages and Labor and Buying and Selling because it addresses the prohibition of certain financial agreements that may seem beneficial but are not permissible according to the teachings of the Prophet ﷺ.

Wages and Labor Buying and Selling