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This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Agriculture), narrated by Sa'eed bin Jubair said:, states: ""Ibn 'Abbas said: 'The best thing you can do is for one of you to rent his land out in return for gold and silver.'""

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #3943

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.

حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الأَعْلَى، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا الْمُعْتَمِرُ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ مَعْمَرًا، عَنْ عَبْدِ الْكَرِيمِ الْجَزَرِيِّ، قَالَ قَالَ سَعِيدُ بْنُ جُبَيْرٍ قَالَ ابْنُ عَبَّاسٍ إِنَّ خَيْرَ مَا أَنْتُمْ صَانِعُونَ أَنْ يُؤَاجِرَ أَحَدُكُمْ أَرْضَهُ بِالذَّهَبِ وَالْوَرِقِ‏.‏‏

"Ibn 'Abbas said: 'The best thing you can do is for one of you to rent his land out in return for gold and silver.'"

Narrated by Sa'eed bin Jubair said:

Context

In this hadith, Ibn 'Abbas emphasizes the value of renting land in exchange for gold and silver. This reflects a practical approach to utilizing one's assets for financial gain. The takeaway is that engaging in fair and beneficial contracts can lead to prosperity and is encouraged in Islamic teachings.

Modern Application

Today, many individuals rent out properties or land for various purposes, such as agriculture or commercial use. This practice not only provides a source of income but also fosters community relationships and economic growth.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Contracts & Agreements and Buying and Selling because it discusses the practice of renting land in exchange for valuable assets, highlighting the importance of fair transactions.

Contracts & Agreements Buying and Selling

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One of the women said, "O my father, hire him. Indeed, the best one you can hire is the strong and the trustworthy."

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But seek, through that which Allah has given you, the home of the Hereafter; and [yet], do not forget your share of the world. And do good as Allah has done good to you. And desire not corruption in the land. Indeed, Allah does not like corrupters."

سُورَةُ القَلَمِ

Al-Qalam (The Pen)

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[Saying], "Go early to your crop if you would cut the fruit."

سُورَةُ الأَعۡرَافِ

Al-A'raaf (The Heights)

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قَالَ مُوسَىٰ لِقَوْمِهِ ٱسْتَعِينُوا۟ بِٱللَّهِ وَٱصْبِرُوٓا۟ ۖ إِنَّ ٱلْأَرْضَ لِلَّهِ يُورِثُهَا مَن يَشَآءُ مِنْ عِبَادِهِۦ ۖ وَٱلْعَٰقِبَةُ لِلْمُتَّقِينَ

Said Moses to his people, "Seek help through Allah and be patient. Indeed, the earth belongs to Allah. He causes to inherit it whom He wills of His servants. And the [best] outcome is for the righteous."

سُورَةُ النُّورِ

An-Noor (The Light)

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وَلْيَسْتَعْفِفِ ٱلَّذِينَ لَا يَجِدُونَ نِكَاحًا حَتَّىٰ يُغْنِيَهُمُ ٱللَّهُ مِن فَضْلِهِۦ ۗ وَٱلَّذِينَ يَبْتَغُونَ ٱلْكِتَٰبَ مِمَّا مَلَكَتْ أَيْمَٰنُكُمْ فَكَاتِبُوهُمْ إِنْ عَلِمْتُمْ فِيهِمْ خَيْرًۭا ۖ وَءَاتُوهُم مِّن مَّالِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلَّذِىٓ ءَاتَىٰكُمْ ۚ وَلَا تُكْرِهُوا۟ فَتَيَٰتِكُمْ عَلَى ٱلْبِغَآءِ إِنْ أَرَدْنَ تَحَصُّنًۭا لِّتَبْتَغُوا۟ عَرَضَ ٱلْحَيَوٰةِ ٱلدُّنْيَا ۚ وَمَن يُكْرِههُّنَّ فَإِنَّ ٱللَّهَ مِنۢ بَعْدِ إِكْرَٰهِهِنَّ غَفُورٌۭ رَّحِيمٌۭ

But let them who find not [the means for] marriage abstain [from sexual relations] until Allah enriches them from His bounty. And those who seek a contract [for eventual emancipation] from among whom your right hands possess - then make a contract with them if you know there is within them goodness and give them from the wealth of Allah which He has given you. And do not compel your slave girls to prostitution, if they desire chastity, to seek [thereby] the temporary interests of worldly life. And if someone should compel them, then indeed, Allah is [to them], after their compulsion, Forgiving and Merciful.

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