Sunan Ibn Majah #1956

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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ يَحْيَى، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الصَّمَدِ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ مُحَارِبِ بْنِ دِثَارٍ، عَنْ جَابِرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏ "‏ إِذَا وَزَنْتُمْ فَأَرْجِحُوا ‏"‏ ‏.‏
"When you weigh, allow more. "
Narrated by It was narrated from Jabir bin 'Abdullah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasizes the importance of fairness and generosity in trade. He advises that when weighing goods, one should give a little extra to ensure that the transaction is just and beneficial for both parties involved. This reflects the broader Islamic principle of honesty and integrity in business dealings.

Modern Application

In today's marketplace, this principle can be applied by ensuring that pricing is fair and transparent. Businesses can build trust with customers by being generous in their dealings, such as offering slightly more product than what is paid for, which can lead to customer loyalty and positive word-of-mouth.

Topics

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

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About Sunan Ibn Majah

This hadith is #1956 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of The Chapters on Business Transactions. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated from Jabir bin 'Abdullah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:.

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