What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 3930 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Agriculture), narrated by It was narrated that Jabir said:, states: ""The Messenger of Allah forbade Al-Mukhabarah, Al-Muhaqalah and Al-Muzabanah.""

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This hadith is from Sunan an-Nasa'i, which contains 5,768 hadiths across 52 books. It is hadith number 3930 in the Book of The Book of Agriculture.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #3930

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.

أَخْبَرَنِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَامِرٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا سُرَيْجٌ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ مُسْلِمٍ، عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ دِينَارٍ، عَنْ جَابِرٍ، قَالَ نَهَانِي رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم عَنِ الْمُخَابَرَةِ وَالْمُحَاقَلَةِ وَالْمُزَابَنَةِ‏.‏‏ جَمَعَ سُفْيَانُ بْنُ عُيَيْنَةَ الْحَدِيثَيْنِ فَقَالَ عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ وَجَابِرٍ‏.‏‏

"The Messenger of Allah forbade Al-Mukhabarah, Al-Muhaqalah and Al-Muzabanah."

Narrated by It was narrated that Jabir said:

Context

In this narration, Jabir reports that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ prohibited certain types of agricultural contracts, namely Al-Mukhabarah, Al-Muhaqalah, and Al-Muzabanah. These terms refer to specific arrangements that could lead to unfair practices in trade and agriculture. The Prophet's guidance serves to protect individuals from exploitative agreements and ensure fairness in economic transactions.

Modern Application

In modern times, this principle encourages individuals to engage in fair and transparent contracts when dealing with agricultural or business transactions. Understanding the terms and ensuring mutual benefit can help prevent disputes and foster trust in business relationships.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Contracts & Agreements and Buying and Selling because it addresses the prohibition of unfair practices in trade, promoting ethical dealings.

Contracts & Agreements Buying and Selling