44/28. Chapter:
Sunan an-Nasai 4520 — Fruit Sale Rules in Islam
Selling Fruits Before Their Condition Is Known
Hadith About Selling Fruits Before Ripe: Clear Condition Before Sale
Sunan an-Nasai : 4520
Sunan an-NasaiHadith Number 4520
أَخْبَرَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ سَالِمٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم نَهَى عَنْ بَيْعِ الثَّمَرِ حَتَّى يَبْدُوَ صَلاَحُهُ .
It was narrated from Salim, from his father, that: the Messenger of Allah forbade selling fruits until their condition is known.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 4520In-book reference : Book 44, Hadith 72English translation : Vol. 5, Book 44, Hadith 4524
Summary of Sunan an-Nasai Hadith 4520
This Hadith teaches a clear rule in Islamic business ethics: do not sell fruits until their condition is known. The main point is simple. A sale should not be based on something unclear, especially when the fruit may not be ready, safe, or useful yet. The Messenger of Allah forbade this kind of sale because the buyer and seller need clarity before money changes hands. For anyone searching for a hadith about selling fruits before ripe, this narration gives a direct answer. It points to fair trade, honest dealing, and avoiding uncertain fruit sales. The Hadith does not give extra details here about every type of fruit. It gives the base rule: wait until the condition becomes clear.
What we learn from this hadith
- A sale should be based on clear and known goods.
- Fruit should not be sold while its condition is still uncertain.
- Fair trade means avoiding deals that may lead to loss or dispute.
