Sunan an-Nasa'i #3895

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 زَكَرِيَّا بْنُ يَحْيَى، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ يَزِيدَ بْنِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ حُمْرَانَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْحَمِيدِ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، عَنِ الأَسْوَدِ بْنِ الْعَلاَءِ، عَنْ أَبِي سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ رَافِعِ بْنِ خَدِيجٍ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم نَهَى عَنِ الْمُحَاقَلَةِ وَالْمُزَابَنَةِ‏.‏‏ رَوَاهُ الْقَاسِمُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ عَنْ رَافِعِ بْنِ خَدِيجٍ‏.‏‏
It was narrated from Rafi' bin Khadij that the Messenger of Allah forbade Al-Muhaqalah and Al-Muzabanah.

Context

This hadith also addresses the prohibitions against Al-Muhaqalah and Al-Muzabanah, reinforcing the need for clarity in financial agreements. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasized that transactions should be straightforward and well-defined to avoid potential disputes and ensure fairness.

Modern Application

In today's marketplace, this principle is vital for ethical business practices. It encourages individuals to engage in transparent dealings, ensuring that all parties understand the terms and conditions of their agreements.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Buying and Selling because it highlights the necessity of clear and fair practices in financial transactions to prevent misunderstandings and promote trust.

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This hadith is #3895 from Sunan an-Nasa'i, in the Book of The Book of Agriculture.

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