Sunan an-Nasa'i #4599

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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عَمَّارٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا الْمُعَافَى، عَنْ حَمَّادِ بْنِ سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ سِمَاكِ بْنِ حَرْبٍ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ جُبَيْرٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، قَالَ أَتَيْتُ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَقُلْتُ رُوَيْدَكَ أَسْأَلُكَ إِنِّي أَبِيعُ الإِبِلَ بِالْبَقِيعِ بِالدَّنَانِيرِ وَآخُذُ الدَّرَاهِمَ ‏.‏ قَالَ ‏ "‏ لاَ بَأْسَ أَنْ تَأْخُذَ بِسِعْرِ يَوْمِهَا مَا لَمْ تَفْتَرِقَا وَبَيْنَكُمَا شَىْءٌ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
"I came to the Prophet and said: 'Wait, I want to ask you something. I sell camels in Al-Baqi with a price set in Dinars but I accept Dirhams instead.' He said: 'There is nothing wrong with it if you take the price on that day, still unfinished business between you both (buyer and seller)"'
Narrated by It was narrated that Ibn 'Umar said:

Context

In this narration, Ibn 'Umar discusses a business transaction with the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, seeking guidance on selling camels for a price set in Dinars while accepting Dirhams. The Prophet's response emphasizes the importance of fairness and transparency in trade, highlighting ethical conduct in financial dealings.

Modern Application

This principle can be applied in modern business practices by promoting honesty and transparency in transactions. It encourages individuals to engage in ethical trade, fostering trust and integrity in the marketplace.

Topics

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

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This hadith is #4599 from Sunan an-Nasa'i, in the Book of The Book of Financial Transactions and narrated by It was narrated that Ibn 'Umar said:.

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