65/2.49. Chapter:
Sahih Bukhari 4540 — Riba and Alcohol Trade Prohibited
"...Whereas Allah has permitted trading and forbidden Riba (usury) (V.2 :275)
الْمَسُّ الْجُنُونُ.
Hadith About Riba and the Prohibition of Alcohol Trade
Sahih Bukhari : 4540
Sahih BukhariHadith Number 4540
حَدَّثَنَا عُمَرُ بْنُ حَفْصِ بْنِ غِيَاثٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي، حَدَّثَنَا الأَعْمَشُ، حَدَّثَنَا مُسْلِمٌ، عَنْ مَسْرُوقٍ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ ـ رضى الله عنها ـ قَالَتْ لَمَّا نَزَلَتِ الآيَاتُ مِنْ آخِرِ سُورَةِ الْبَقَرَةِ فِي الرِّبَا قَرَأَهَا رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم عَلَى النَّاسِ، ثُمَّ حَرَّمَ التِّجَارَةَ فِي الْخَمْرِ.
A'isha Narrated from:
When the Verses of Surat-al-Baqara regarding usury (i.e. Riba) were revealed, Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) recited them before the people and then he prohibited the trade of alcoholic liquors.
Reference : Sahih al-Bukhari 4540In-book reference : Book 65, Hadith 63USC-MSA web (English) reference : Vol. 6, Book 60, Hadith 64
Summary of Sahih Bukhari Hadith 4540
This Hadith about Riba shows how the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم conveyed Allah’s guidance clearly to the people. When the verses at the end of Surat Al-Baqara about usury were revealed, he recited them before the people. After that, he prohibited the trade of alcoholic liquors. The main message is simple: when Allah’s command comes, believers are taught to accept it and shape their actions by it. The Hadith links Quranic recitation with practical obedience. It also shows that Islam does not only speak about personal worship, but also about business dealings, money, and what people buy and sell. The focus here is Riba and unlawful trade, especially the trade of alcohol mentioned in the narration.
What we learn from this hadith
- Allah’s guidance should be shared clearly with people.
- Business dealings must respect what Allah and His Messenger prohibited.
- The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم connected Quranic revelation with real action in society.
- Trade is not judged only by profit, but also by whether it is lawful.
