The Chapters on Business Transactions

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Chapter 16: Prohibition Of Meeting Traders On The Way

It was narrated that Ibn 'Umar said

"The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) forbade meeting traders on the way."

Chapter 18: A Transaction With The Option To Cancel

It was narrated that Jabir bin' Abdullah said

"The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) bought a load of fodder from a Bedouin man. When the transaction was concluded, the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: 'Choose (either to go ahead or to cancel the transaction).' The Bedouin said: 'May Allah grant you a long life of good transaction!"'

It was narrated from Dawud bin Salih Al Madani that his father said

I heard Abu Sa'eed Al-Khudri say: "The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: 'Transactions may only be done by mutual consent."'

Chapter 27: Whoever Does Not Like To Fix Prices

It was nanated that Anas bin Malik said

"Prices rose during the time of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), and they said: 'O Messenger of Allah, prices have risen, so fix the prices for us.' He said: 'Indeed Allah is the Musa'ir, [1] the Qabid, (Restrainer) the Basit,[2] the Razzaq (Provider). And I am hopeful that I meet my Lord and none of you are seeking (recompense from) me for an injustice involving blood or wealth."

Chapter 31: What Was Narrated Concerning One Who Sells A Pollinated Palm Tree Or A Slave Who Has Wea

It was narrated from Ibn 'Umar that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said

"Whoever buys a palm tree that has been pollinated, its fruits belong to the seller, unless the purchaser stipulated a condition." (Sahih)Another chain from Ibn 'Umar, from the Prophet (ﷺ), with similar wording.

Chapter 32: Prohibition Of Selling Fruits Before They Have Ripened

It was narrated from Ibn 'Umar that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said

"Do not sell fruits until they have ripened." And he forbade (both) the seller and the purchaser (to engage in such a transaction).

It was narrated from Jabir that

the Prophet (ﷺ) forbade selling fruits until they have ripened.

Chapter 35: Being Cautious With Regard To Weights And Measures

It was narrated that Ibn 'Abbas said

"When the Prophet (ﷺ) came to Al-Madinah, they were the worst people in weights and measures. Then Allah, Glorious is He revealed: "Woe to the Mutaffifun (those who give less in measure and weight)",[1] and they were fair in weights and measures after that.

Chapter 37: The Prohibition Of Selling Food Before Taking Possession Of It

It was narrated that Jabir said

'The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) forbade selling food bought by measure until two Sa' have been measured - the Sa' of the seller and the Sa' of the buyer."[1]

Chapter 38: Chapter Sales Involving Risk (Due To Its Amount Being Unknown)

It was narrated that Ibn 'Umar said

"We used to buy food from troops of riders (i.e., the caravans) without knowing the amount, but the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) forbade us to sell it until it had been delivered to us."

Chapter 39: The Blessing That Is Hoped For When Measuring Food

It was narrated that Abdullah bin Busr Al-Mazini said

"I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say: 'Measure your food, may you be blessed therein."'

Chapter 1: Encouragement To Earn A Living

It was narrated from Miqdam bin Ma'dikarib (Ar- Zubaidi) that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said

"No man earns anything better than that which he earns with his own hands, and what a man spends on himself, his wife, his child and his servant, then it is charity."

Chapter 2: Moderation In Seeking To Earn A Living

It was narrated from Abu Humaid As-Sa'idi that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said

Be moderate in seeking worldly things, for everyone will be facilitated for which he was created."

Chapter 4: If A Man Finds A Way Of Earning A Living, Let Him Stick With It

It was narrated from Anas bin Malik that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said

'Whoever achieves at something, let him stick with It.'"

Chapter 5: Occupations

It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said

"Allah has not sent any Prophet but he was a shepherd." His Companions said to him: "Even you, O Messenger of Allah?" He said: "Even me I used to tend the sheep of the people of Makkah for a few Qirats." (Sahih)(One of the narrators) Suwaid said: " Meaning one Qirat for every sheep."

It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said

"Zakariyya was a carpenter."

Chapter 10: Earnings Of A Cupper

It was narrated from Ibn 'Abbas that

the Prophet (ﷺ) was treated with cupping and he gave him (the cupper) his wages. (Sahih)Ibn Abu 'Umar was alone in narrating it. That was said by Ibn Majah. [1]

It was narrated from Haram bin Munayyisah that

his father asked the Prophet (ﷺ) about the earnings of a cupper and he forbade him from that. Then he mentioned his need and he said: "Spend it on feeding your she-camels that draw water."

Chapter 11: What It Is Not Permissible To Sell

It was narrated that Abu Umamah said

"The Messenger of Allah, forbade selling or buying singing girls, and their wages, and consuming their price."

Chapter 15: Prohibition Of A City-Dweller Selling On Behalf Of A Bedouin

It was narrated from Jabir bin 'Abdullah that the Prophet (ﷺ) said

"A city-dweller should not sell for a Bedouin. Leave people to (engage in trade) and Allah will grant them provision through one another."