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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sunan an-Nasa'i, which contains 5,768 hadiths across 52 books. It is hadith number 4564 in the Book of The Book of Financial Transactions.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #4564

Q: What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 4564 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Financial Transactions), narrated by It was narrated from Abu Sa'eed Al-udri that:, states: "some dates from trees that were irrigated artificially were brought to the Messenger of Allah and the dates of the messenger of Allah were dates from trees that were nourished by their roots. He said…"

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 نَصْرُ بْنُ عَلِيٍّ، وَإِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ مَسْعُودٍ، - وَاللَّفْظُ لَهُ - عَنْ خَالِدٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا سَعِيدٌ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ الْمُسَيَّبِ، عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ الْخُدْرِيِّ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم أُتِيَ بِتَمْرٍ رَيَّانٍ - وَكَانَ تَمْرُ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم بَعْلاً فِيهِ يُبْسٌ - فَقَالَ ‏"‏ أَنَّى لَكُمْ هَذَا ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالُوا ابْتَعْنَاهُ صَاعًا بِصَاعَيْنِ مِنْ تَمْرِنَا فَقَالَ ‏"‏ لاَ تَفْعَلْ فَإِنَّ هَذَا لاَ يَصِحُّ وَلَكِنْ بِعْ تَمْرَكَ وَاشْتَرِ مِنْ هَذَا حَاجَتَكَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

some dates from trees that were irrigated artificially were brought to the Messenger of Allah and the dates of the messenger of Allah were dates from trees that were nourished by their roots. He said: "Where did you get these from?" They said: "We bought a Sa of them for two Sa s of our dates: He said: "Do not do that, for this is not right. Rather sell your dates and but what you need of these,"

Narrated by It was narrated from Abu Sa'eed Al-udri that:

Context

Abu Sa'eed Al-Khudri narrates an incident where the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ questioned the source of some dates brought to him. Upon learning they were obtained through an unfair trade practice, he advised against such transactions, emphasizing the need for fairness in trade.

Modern Application

This hadith encourages individuals to engage in fair trade practices today. It highlights the importance of honesty in transactions, reminding us to avoid unfair exchanges and to seek equitable dealings.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Buying and Selling and Trade Ethics because it addresses the importance of fairness in trade and the ethical considerations involved.

Buying and Selling Trade Ethics