Sunan Ibn Majah #2093
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) addressed a situation where a seller encounters a bankrupt buyer. He stated that if the seller has not received any payment, the product remains theirs, but if they have received part of the payment, they are treated as any other creditor. This illustrates the principles of fairness and equity in trade.
Modern Application
In modern commerce, this principle encourages sellers to be aware of their rights and responsibilities when dealing with bankrupt buyers. It promotes ethical business practices and protects the interests of all parties involved.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Buying and Selling and Debts and Loans because it outlines the rights of sellers and the implications of transactions involving debt.
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About Sunan Ibn Majah
This hadith is #2093 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of The Chapters on Rulings. It is graded Hasan and narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Prophet (ﷺ) said:.