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Sunan Ibn Majah #1979

The Chapters on Business Transactions
Hasan

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

حَدَّثَنَا عَمْرُو بْنُ رَافِعٍ، حَدَّثَنَا هُشَيْمٌ، عَنْ يُونُسَ بْنِ عُبَيْدٍ، عَنِ الْحَسَنِ، عَنْ عُقْبَةَ بْنِ عَامِرٍ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ قَالَ ‏ "‏ لاَ عُهْدَةَ بَعْدَ أَرْبَعٍ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
"There is no contractual obligation after four (days)."
Narrated by It was narrated from 'Uqbah bin 'Amir that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) stated that there is no contractual obligation after four days, emphasizing the importance of clarity and timeliness in agreements. This guidance serves to prevent misunderstandings and ensures that all parties are aware of their commitments within a reasonable timeframe.

Modern Application

In today's fast-paced world, this principle can help individuals and businesses establish clear timelines for agreements. It encourages prompt communication and action, fostering trust and accountability in professional relationships.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Contracts & Agreements because it emphasizes the importance of clarity and timeliness in contractual obligations.

Contracts & Agreements

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About Sunan Ibn Majah

This hadith is #1979 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of The Chapters on Business Transactions. It is graded Hasan and narrated by It was narrated from 'Uqbah bin 'Amir that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:.

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