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 4604 in the Book of The Book of Financial Transactions.

I searched for a different number — is this the right hadith?

Hadith numbering varies across editions and translations (USC-MSA, Dar as-Salam, Fath al-Bari, and others). If you followed a link citing a different number but landed here, you may have been redirected to the canonical version in our library. If you were looking for a different hadith entirely, use the search bar to find it by text.

‹

#4603

#4604

Sunan an-Nasa'i

#4605

›

Sunan an-Nasa'i #4604

Q: What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 4604 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Financial Transactions), narrated by It was narrated that Ibn 'Umar said:, states: ""The Messenger of Allah said: "Volume is to be measured according to the system of the people of Al-Madinah, and weight is to be measured according to the system of the peole of Makkah."' (Sahih) Thi…"

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 إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، عَنِ الْمُلاَئِيِّ، عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، ح وَأَنْبَأَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا أَبُو نُعَيْمٍ، عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، عَنْ حَنْظَلَةَ، عَنْ طَاوُسٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ الْمِكْيَالُ عَلَى مِكْيَالِ أَهْلِ الْمَدِينَةِ وَالْوَزْنُ عَلَى وَزْنِ أَهْلِ مَكَّةَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ وَاللَّفْظُ لإِسْحَاقَ ‏.‏

"The Messenger of Allah said: "Volume is to be measured according to the system of the people of Al-Madinah, and weight is to be measured according to the system of the peole of Makkah."' (Sahih) This is the wording of Ishaq (one of the narrators).

Narrated by It was narrated that Ibn 'Umar said:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ instructed that measurements for trade should adhere to the standards set by the people of Al-Madinah for volume and the people of Makkah for weight. This guidance promotes consistency and fairness in commercial dealings, ensuring that all parties are treated equitably.

Modern Application

Today, this principle can be applied to ensure fairness in business practices. By adhering to standard measurements and weights, businesses can build trust with their customers and maintain a reputation for integrity.

Topics

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

Buying and Selling Trade Ethics