What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 4542 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Financial Transactions), narrated by It was narrated from Salim, from his father, that:, states: "the Prophet forbade selling fresh dates still on the tree for dried dates. Ibn 'Umar said: "Azid bin Thabit narrated to me, that Allah's Messenger permitted that in the case o 'Ayaya"'"

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This hadith is from Sunan an-Nasa'i, which contains 5,768 hadiths across 52 books. It is hadith number 4542 in the Book of The Book of Financial Transactions.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #4542

The Book of Financial Transactions

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، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ سَالِمٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم نَهَى عَنْ بَيْعِ الثَّمَرِ بِالتَّمْرِ ‏.‏ وَقَالَ ابْنُ عُمَرَ حَدَّثَنِي زَيْدُ بْنُ ثَابِتٍ أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم رَخَّصَ فِي الْعَرَايَا ‏.‏

the Prophet forbade selling fresh dates still on the tree for dried dates. Ibn 'Umar said: "Azid bin Thabit narrated to me, that Allah's Messenger permitted that in the case o 'Ayaya"'

Narrated by It was narrated from Salim, from his father, that:

Context

This hadith discusses the prohibition of selling fresh dates still on the tree in exchange for dried dates. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ's guidance in this matter underscores the importance of fairness and honesty in trade, as well as the need to avoid deceptive practices in transactions.

Modern Application

In today's marketplace, this principle can be applied by ensuring transparency and fairness in all business dealings. Consumers and sellers alike are encouraged to engage in honest trade practices, fostering trust and integrity in commercial relationships.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Buying and Selling and Trade Ethics because it emphasizes the importance of honesty and fairness in transactions, which are essential principles in Islamic commercial ethics.

Buying and Selling Trade Ethics