What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 4664 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Financial Transactions), narrated by It was narrated from Jabir that:, states: "the Prophet sold a Mudabbar."

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This hadith is from Sunan an-Nasa'i, which contains 5,768 hadiths across 52 books. It is hadith number 4664 in the Book of The Book of Financial Transactions.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #4664

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 مَحْمُودُ بْنُ غَيْلاَنَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، وَابْنُ أَبِي خَالِدٍ، عَنْ سَلَمَةَ بْنِ كُهَيْلٍ، عَنْ عَطَاءٍ، عَنْ جَابِرٍ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بَاعَ الْمُدَبَّرَ ‏.‏

the Prophet sold a Mudabbar.

Narrated by It was narrated from Jabir that:

Context

This hadith recounts an instance where the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ sold a Mudabbar, which refers to a slave who has been granted freedom upon the death of their owner. This action illustrates the Prophet's engagement in trade practices that were acceptable and ethical during his time.

Modern Application

In modern contexts, this hadith serves as a reminder of the importance of ethical practices in trade. It encourages individuals to engage in honest transactions and to be mindful of the rights and dignity of all parties involved.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Buying and Selling and Manumission of Slaves because it reflects the Prophet's involvement in trade while also addressing the ethical treatment of individuals in such transactions.

Buying and Selling Manumission of Slaves