What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 4541 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 forbade selling the harvest for a number of years (in advance.)"

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 4541 in the Book of The Book of Financial Transactions.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #4541

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 بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ حُمَيْدٍ الأَعْرَجِ، عَنْ سُلَيْمَانَ بْنِ عَتِيكٍ، - قَالَ قُتَيْبَةُ عَتِيكٌ بِالْكَافِ وَالصَّوَابُ عَتِيقٌ - عَنْ جَابِرٍ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم نَهَى عَنْ بَيْعِ الثَّمَرِ سِنِينَ ‏.‏

the Prophet forbade selling the harvest for a number of years (in advance.)

Narrated by It was narrated from Jabir that:

Context

This hadith conveys the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ prohibition against selling fruit before it has ripened. This reflects a concern for fair trade practices and the ethical treatment of buyers, ensuring that they do not suffer losses due to premature sales.

Modern Application

In modern commerce, this principle can be observed in ethical business practices that prioritize transparency and fairness. Consumers today appreciate honesty in transactions, especially regarding the quality of goods.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Buying and Selling and Trade Ethics because it addresses the ethical considerations in trade, particularly regarding the timing and quality of sales.

Buying and Selling Trade Ethics