Hadithcore
Riyad as-Salihin, 1580

Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) said:

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Do not practise Najsh (to cheat)." <b>[Muslim]</b>.

وعنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم ، قال‏:‏ ‏

‏ لا تناجشوا‏

‏ ‏(‏‏(‏متفق عليه‏)‏‏)‏‏.‏

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In-Book Reference
Book 17, Hadith 70
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadiths:</b><br> 1) It is prohibited to raise the price of commodities with the purpose of cheating and deceiving the buyers.<br> 2) The Shariah forbids transactions that cause enmity and hatred between the believers; this is one of the merits of the Islamic legislations.<br> <br> <br> <br> <b>Words in the Hadith:</b><br> Najsh: to raise the price of merchandise through fake bidding in order to deceive buyers into paying a higher price.