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This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Financial Transactions), narrated by It was narrated from Zaid bin Thabit that:, states: "the Messenger of Allah granted a concession allowing Araya sales by estimation."

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #4548

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 عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى، عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي نَافِعٌ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، عَنْ زَيْدِ بْنِ ثَابِتٍ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم رَخَّصَ فِي بَيْعِ الْعَرَايَا تُبَاعُ بِخِرْصِهَا ‏.‏

the Messenger of Allah granted a concession allowing Araya sales by estimation.

Narrated by It was narrated from Zaid bin Thabit that:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ allowed the sale of Araya (a type of transaction involving the sale of fruits before they ripen) based on estimation. This concession indicates flexibility in trade practices, allowing for economic activity while maintaining fairness and honesty in transactions.

Modern Application

Today, this hadith can be applied in various business practices where estimation is necessary, such as pre-sales of products. It encourages entrepreneurs to engage in fair dealings while ensuring that both parties understand the terms of the transaction.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Contracts & Agreements and Buying and Selling because it addresses the permissibility of certain sales practices under specific conditions.

Contracts & Agreements Buying and Selling

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And they sold him for a reduced price - a few dirhams - and they were, concerning him, of those content with little.

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And of the people is he who sells himself, seeking means to the approval of Allah. And Allah is kind to [His] servants.

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عَفَا ٱللَّهُ عَنكَ لِمَ أَذِنتَ لَهُمْ حَتَّىٰ يَتَبَيَّنَ لَكَ ٱلَّذِينَ صَدَقُوا۟ وَتَعْلَمَ ٱلْكَٰذِبِينَ

May Allah pardon you, [O Muhammad]; why did you give them permission [to remain behind]? [You should not have] until it was evident to you who were truthful and you knew [who were] the liars.

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But among the bedouins are some who believe in Allah and the Last Day and consider what they spend as means of nearness to Allah and of [obtaining] invocations of the Messenger. Unquestionably, it is a means of nearness for them. Allah will admit them to His mercy. Indeed, Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.

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