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Sunan Ibn Majah #1949

The Chapters on Business Transactions
Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ عِيسَى الْمِصْرِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ وَهْبٍ، عَنْ يُونُسَ بْنِ يَزِيدَ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، حَدَّثَنِي سَعِيدُ بْنُ الْمُسَيَّبِ، وَأَبُو سَلَمَةَ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏ "‏ لاَ تَبِيعُوا الثَّمَرَ حَتَّى يَبْدُوَ صَلاَحُهُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
"Do not sell fruits until they have ripened."'
Narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) advises against selling fruits before they have ripened. This guidance emphasizes the importance of ensuring that products are in their best condition before being offered for sale, highlighting fairness and honesty in trade. The takeaway is to prioritize quality and transparency in business dealings.

Modern Application

Today, this principle can be applied in various business practices, especially in agriculture and retail. Ensuring that products are sold at their peak quality not only builds trust with customers but also promotes ethical business practices that benefit both sellers and consumers.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Agriculture & Crops and Buying and Selling because it addresses the timing and quality of agricultural products in the context of commerce.

Agriculture & CropsBuying and Selling

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About Sunan Ibn Majah

This hadith is #1949 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of The Chapters on Business Transactions. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:.

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