What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 4515 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Financial Transactions), narrated by It was narrated from Ibn 'Umar that:, states: "the Prophet forbade artificially inflating prices."

Is this hadith authentic?

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 4515 in the Book of The Book of Financial Transactions.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #4515

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 قُتَيْبَةُ، عَنْ مَالِكٍ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم نَهَى عَنِ النَّجْشِ ‏.‏

the Prophet forbade artificially inflating prices.

Narrated by It was narrated from Ibn 'Umar that:

Context

Ibn 'Umar reports that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ forbade the practice of 'najsh', which involves artificially inflating prices in trade. This prohibition aims to ensure fairness and honesty in transactions, protecting both buyers and sellers from exploitation.

Modern Application

In contemporary markets, avoiding price manipulation is crucial for maintaining ethical business practices. Consumers and sellers alike benefit from transparent pricing, fostering trust and integrity in commercial relationships.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Buying and Selling and Trade Ethics because it addresses the moral conduct expected in financial transactions and the importance of fairness in trade.

Buying and Selling Trade Ethics