Sunan Ibn Majah #2189
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) forbade Muhaqlah, which refers to the leasing out of land. This prohibition indicates a concern for fair dealings in land transactions and the potential exploitation that could arise from such arrangements. The hadith serves as a reminder of the ethical considerations that should guide business practices, particularly in agricultural contexts.
Modern Application
In contemporary society, this principle can be applied to ensure that land leasing agreements are fair and transparent. Individuals and businesses are encouraged to engage in ethical practices that protect the rights of all parties involved, fostering trust and cooperation.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Buying and Selling and Land Leasing because it addresses the ethical concerns related to leasing land and the importance of fair transactions.
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About Sunan Ibn Majah
This hadith is #2189 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of The Chapters on Pawning. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated from Abu Sufyan, the freed slave of Ibn Abu Ahmad, that he told him that he heard Abu Sa'eed Al-Khudri say:.