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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 4565 in the Book of The Book of Financial Transactions.

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Q: What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 4565 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Financial Transactions), narrated by A Abu Sa 'eed al- Khudri said:, states: ""We used to be given mixed dates during the time of the Messenger of Allah and we would sell two Sa s for one Sa News of that reached the Messenger of Allah and he said Do not sell) two Sa s of dates…"

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.

حَدَّثَنِي إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ مَسْعُودٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا خَالِدٌ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا هِشَامٌ، عَنْ يَحْيَى بْنِ أَبِي كَثِيرٍ، عَنْ أَبِي سَلَمَةَ بْنِ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو سَعِيدٍ الْخُدْرِيُّ، قَالَ كُنَّا نُرْزَقُ تَمْرَ الْجَمْعِ عَلَى عَهْدِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَنَبِيعُ الصَّاعَيْنِ بِالصَّاعِ فَبَلَغَ ذَلِكَ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ لاَ صَاعَىْ تَمْرٍ بِصَاعٍ وَلاَ صَاعَىْ حِنْطَةٍ بِصَاعٍ وَلاَ دِرْهَمًا بِدِرْهَمَيْنِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

"We used to be given mixed dates during the time of the Messenger of Allah and we would sell two Sa s for one Sa News of that reached the Messenger of Allah and he said Do not sell) two Sa s of dates for a Sa, or two Sa s of wheat for s Sa or a Dirham for two Dirhams. ,"

Narrated by A Abu Sa 'eed al- Khudri said:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ advised against unfair trading practices, specifically prohibiting the exchange of unequal measures in transactions. This guidance aims to promote fairness and equity in trade, ensuring that all parties receive just value for their goods. It serves as a reminder of the ethical standards expected in commercial interactions.

Modern Application

In modern markets, this principle encourages businesses to adopt fair pricing strategies and transparent practices. By ensuring that exchanges are equitable, companies can build trust with their customers and foster long-term relationships.

Topics

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

Buying and Selling Trade Ethics