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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sunan an-Nasa'i, which contains 5,768 hadiths across 52 books. It is hadith number 4510 in the Book of The Book of Financial Transactions.

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Q: What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 4510 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Financial Transactions), narrated by It was narrate from Ibn Tawus, from his father, that Ibn 'Abbas said; "The Messenger of Allah forbade meeting the riders, and for a town-dweller." I said to Ibn 'Abbas:, states: ""What does a town-dweller (selling) for a desert-dweller mean?" he said: "He should not act as a broker for him,""

The Book of Financial Transactions

Sahih

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 رَافِعٍ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّزَّاقِ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا مَعْمَرٌ، عَنِ ابْنِ طَاوُسٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، قَالَ نَهَى رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَنْ يُتَلَقَّى الرُّكْبَانُ وَأَنْ يَبِيعَ حَاضِرٌ لِبَادٍ ‏.‏ قُلْتُ لاِبْنِ عَبَّاسٍ مَا قَوْلُهُ حَاضِرٌ لِبَادٍ قَالَ لاَ يَكُونُ لَهُ سِمْسَارًا ‏.‏

"What does a town-dweller (selling) for a desert-dweller mean?" he said: "He should not act as a broker for him,"

Narrated by It was narrate from Ibn Tawus, from his father, that Ibn 'Abbas said; "The Messenger of Allah forbade meeting the riders, and for a town-dweller." I said to Ibn 'Abbas:

Context

In this hadith, Ibn 'Abbas narrates that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ prohibited certain interactions between town-dwellers and travelers, specifically regarding trade. The Prophet's guidance emphasizes the importance of ethical trading practices, discouraging town-dwellers from acting as brokers for desert-dwellers, which could lead to exploitation or unfair transactions. This reflects a broader theme of fairness in commerce.

Modern Application

In today's marketplace, this principle can be seen in the emphasis on ethical business practices. Individuals are encouraged to engage in fair trade and avoid exploiting those who may not be familiar with market dynamics, ensuring that all parties are treated justly.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Buying and Selling and Trade Ethics because it addresses the ethical considerations in commercial interactions between different communities.

Buying and Selling Trade Ethics