What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 4607 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Financial Transactions), narrated by It was narrated that Ibn 'Abbas said:, states: ""The Messenger of Allah said: 'Whoever buys food, let him not sell it until he has checked its weight."""

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 4607 in the Book of The Book of Financial Transactions.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #4607

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 أَحْمَدُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا قَاسِمٌ، عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، عَنِ ابْنِ طَاوُسٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ مَنِ ابْتَاعَ طَعَامًا فَلاَ يَبِيعُهُ حَتَّى يَكْتَالَهُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

"The Messenger of Allah said: 'Whoever buys food, let him not sell it until he has checked its weight.""

Narrated by It was narrated that Ibn 'Abbas said:

Context

This hadith emphasizes the importance of honesty and transparency in trade. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ instructs that a buyer should not sell food until it has been weighed, ensuring fair transactions. This teaching promotes ethical behavior in commerce and protects both buyers and sellers.

Modern Application

In contemporary business practices, this principle encourages transparency and fairness in transactions. It reminds individuals and businesses to prioritize ethical standards, ensuring that all parties are treated fairly and honestly.

Topics

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

Buying and Selling Trade Ethics