What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 4535 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Financial Transactions), narrated by It was narrated that Jabir said:, states: ""the Messenger of Allah forbade selling the fruit of date palms until they are fit to eat.""

Is this hadith authentic?

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

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sunan an-Nasa'i, which contains 5,768 hadiths across 52 books. It is hadith number 4535 in the Book of The Book of Financial Transactions.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #4535

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 عَبْدِ الأَعْلَى، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا خَالِدٌ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا هِشَامٌ، عَنْ أَبِي الزُّبَيْرِ، عَنْ جَابِرٍ، قَالَ نَهَى رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم عَنْ بَيْعِ النَّخْلِ حَتَّى يُطْعَمَ ‏.‏

"the Messenger of Allah forbade selling the fruit of date palms until they are fit to eat."

Narrated by It was narrated that Jabir said:

Context

Jabir narrates that the Prophet ﷺ prohibited selling the fruit of date palms until they are ripe and fit for consumption. This guidance highlights the importance of ensuring that products are ready for sale and not misleading buyers about their quality. It reflects a broader principle of fairness and responsibility in trade.

Modern Application

In contemporary markets, this principle encourages sellers to provide quality products that meet consumer expectations. For instance, food vendors should only sell fresh produce that is safe and ready to eat, fostering trust with their customers.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Buying and Selling and Trade Ethics because it underscores the necessity of selling only quality goods and maintaining integrity in business practices.

Buying and Selling Trade Ethics