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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 4520 in the Book of The Book of Financial Transactions.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #4520

Q: What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 4520 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Financial Transactions), narrated by It was narrated from Abu Sa' eed Al- Khudri that:, states: "the Messenger of Allah forbade Mulamasah, which means touching a garment without looking at it, and Munabadha, which is where one man sells his garment to another man, by throwing it to him, without h…"

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 إِبْرَاهِيمُ بْنُ يَعْقُوبَ بْنِ إِسْحَاقَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ يُوسُفَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا اللَّيْثُ، عَنْ عُقَيْلٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي عَامِرُ بْنُ سَعْدِ بْنِ أَبِي وَقَّاصٍ، عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ الْخُدْرِيِّ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم نَهَى عَنِ الْمُلاَمَسَةِ لَمْسِ الثَّوْبِ لاَ يَنْظُرُ إِلَيْهِ وَعَنِ الْمُنَابَذَةِ وَهِيَ طَرْحُ الرَّجُلِ ثَوْبَهُ إِلَى الرَّجُلِ بِالْبَيْعِ قَبْلَ أَنْ يُقَلِّبَهُ أَوْ يَنْظُرَ إِلَيْهِ ‏.‏

the Messenger of Allah forbade Mulamasah, which means touching a garment without looking at it, and Munabadha, which is where one man sells his garment to another man, by throwing it to him, without him checking it or looking at it.

Narrated by It was narrated from Abu Sa' eed Al- Khudri that:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ addresses ethical practices in trade by prohibiting two specific actions: Mulamasah, which involves touching a garment without inspecting it, and Munabadha, where one person throws a garment to another without allowing them to examine it. This guidance emphasizes the importance of transparency and fairness in transactions, ensuring that both parties are fully informed before making a purchase.

Modern Application

In today's marketplace, this principle encourages consumers to thoroughly inspect products before buying, fostering trust between buyers and sellers. It reminds us that ethical practices in commerce lead to healthier business relationships and consumer satisfaction.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Buying and Selling and Trade Ethics because it emphasizes the necessity of transparency and informed consent in commercial transactions.

Buying and Selling Trade Ethics