What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 4699 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Financial Transactions), narrated by It was narrated from 'Amr bin Ash-Sharid, that his father said:, states: ""The Messenger of Allah said: 'if one who can afford it delay repayment, his honor and punishment become permissible."'"

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 4699 in the Book of The Book of Financial Transactions.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #4699

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.

أَخْبَرَنِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ آدَمَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ الْمُبَارَكِ، عَنْ وَبْرِ بْنِ أَبِي دُلَيْلَةَ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ مَيْمُونٍ، عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ الشَّرِيدِ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ لَىُّ الْوَاجِدِ يُحِلُّ عِرْضَهُ وَعُقُوبَتَهُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

"The Messenger of Allah said: 'if one who can afford it delay repayment, his honor and punishment become permissible."'

Narrated by It was narrated from 'Amr bin Ash-Sharid, that his father said:

Context

This hadith addresses the issue of debts and the moral responsibility of repayment. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ warns that if a person who is able to repay a debt delays doing so, it becomes permissible for others to harm his honor and reputation. This highlights the ethical obligation to fulfill financial commitments promptly.

Modern Application

In today's world, this principle encourages individuals to honor their debts and commitments. It fosters a sense of trust and integrity in financial dealings, reminding us that our actions have consequences on our reputation and relationships.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Wages and Labor and Debts and Loans because it emphasizes the ethical implications of delaying debt repayment and the responsibilities that come with financial obligations.

Wages and Labor Debts and Loans