44/10. Chapter:
Sunan an-Nasai 4477 — Choice Before Completing a Sale
Mentioning The Differences Reported From 'Abdullah bin Dinar
Choice Before Completing an Islamic Sale
Sunan an-Nasai : 4477
Sunan an-NasaiHadith Number 4477
أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ الْحَمِيدِ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا مَخْلَدٌ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ دِينَارٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " كُلُّ بَيِّعَيْنِ لاَ بَيْعَ بَيْنَهُمَا حَتَّى يَتَفَرَّقَا إِلاَّ بَيْعَ الْخِيَارِ " .
Ibn 'Umar Narrated from:
The Messenger of Allah said: "When two people meet to engage in trade, the transaction between them is not binding until they separate, unless they have chosen to concluded the transaction.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 4477In-book reference : Book 44, Hadith 29English translation : Vol. 5, Book 44, Hadith 4482
Summary of Sunan an-Nasai Hadith 4477
This hadith teaches that when two people meet for trade, the transaction is not binding until they separate, unless they have chosen to conclude it. The wording is brief, but it sets out two clear stages. First, there is the period while the parties remain together. Second, there is either separation or a chosen conclusion. The hadith about completing a sale in Islam places the decision of both parties at the heart of the transaction. A buyer should not be treated as though acceptance was automatic, and a seller should also know whether the agreement has been finalized. The text supports clear consent and a known end point. When both people understand whether the sale is still open or complete, the chance of confusion about the transaction is reduced.
What we learn from this hadith
- The deal is not binding before separation in the stated case.
- A chosen conclusion can complete the sale.
- Both parties should take part in the final decision.
- The status of the agreement should be clear.
