What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 4539 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Financial Transactions), narrated by It was narrated from Jabir that:, states: "the Prophet annulled transaction in the event of crop faioure."

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 4539 in the Book of The Book of Financial Transactions.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #4539

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 اللَّهِ بْنِ يَزِيدَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ حُمَيْدٍ، - وَهُوَ الأَعْرَجُ - عَنْ سُلَيْمَانَ بْنِ عَتِيقٍ، عَنْ جَابِرٍ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَضَعَ الْجَوَائِحَ ‏.‏

the Prophet annulled transaction in the event of crop faioure.

Narrated by It was narrated from Jabir that:

Context

This hadith highlights the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ approach to transactions in the event of crop failure. It emphasizes the importance of fairness and justice in trade, as he annulled transactions when crops did not yield as expected. This reflects a broader theme of ethical conduct in business dealings, ensuring that neither party is unfairly burdened by unforeseen circumstances.

Modern Application

In today's business environment, this principle encourages transparency and fairness in transactions. For instance, if a farmer cannot deliver produce due to natural disasters, buyers should be understanding and flexible, fostering trust and long-term relationships.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Buying and Selling and Trade Ethics because it addresses the ethical considerations in trade transactions during unforeseen circumstances.

Buying and Selling Trade Ethics