Riyad as-Salihin, 1721
Hadith text · Matn
عن أبي قتادة رضي الله عنه أنه سمع رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يقول:
إياكم وكثرة الحلف في البيع، فإنه ينفق ثم يمحق
((رواه مسلم)).
English translation
Abu Qatadah (May Allah be pleased with him) said:
I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) saying, "Beware of excessive swearing in sale, because it may promote trade but this practice will eliminate the blessing." <b>[Muslim]</b>.
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 17, Hadith 211
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) It is disliked to swear during buying and selling, even if the oath is true.<br>
2) What matters is not the abundance of earnings from sale, but the blessing Allah puts in one’s sustenance, even if it is little.