What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 4558 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Financial Transactions), narrated by Abu Zubair narrated that he heard Jabir bin 'Abdullah say:, states: ""The Prophet said: ' A heap of grain should not be sold for a heap of grain, or for a heap of grain of known measure. ""

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 4558 in the Book of The Book of Financial Transactions.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #4558

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 إِبْرَاهِيمُ بْنُ الْحَسَنِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا حَجَّاجٌ، قَالَ ابْنُ جُرَيْجٍ أَخْبَرَنِي أَبُو الزُّبَيْرِ، أَنَّهُ سَمِعَ جَابِرَ بْنَ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، يَقُولُ قَالَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ لاَ تُبَاعُ الصُّبْرَةُ مِنَ الطَّعَامِ بِالصُّبْرَةِ مِنَ الطَّعَامِ وَلاَ الصُّبْرَةُ مِنَ الطَّعَامِ بِالْكَيْلِ الْمُسَمَّى مِنَ الطَّعَامِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

"The Prophet said: ' A heap of grain should not be sold for a heap of grain, or for a heap of grain of known measure. "

Narrated by Abu Zubair narrated that he heard Jabir bin 'Abdullah say:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ addresses the ethics of trade, specifically regarding the sale of food items. He emphasizes that one heap of grain should not be exchanged for another heap of grain, whether measured or unmeasured. This teaching underscores the importance of fairness and transparency in transactions, ensuring that both parties are treated justly.

Modern Application

In today's marketplace, this principle can be applied by ensuring that transactions are conducted transparently and fairly. Consumers and sellers alike should be aware of the value of goods and avoid deceptive practices that could lead to unfair exchanges.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Buying and Selling and Trade Ethics because it highlights the importance of fairness and transparency in commercial transactions.

Buying and Selling Trade Ethics