Sunan an-Nasai 4521 — Avoid Unclear Fruit Deals

Summary of Sunan an-Nasai Hadith 4521

This Hadith joins two related rules in trade. First, fruits should not be sold until their condition is known. Second, fresh dates still on the tree should not be sold for dried dates. The shared lesson is that Islamic trade should be clear and fair. Fresh fruit on a tree may change in amount, quality, or readiness. Dried dates are already known and measured. So this kind of exchange can create uncertainty and unfairness. For people searching for a hadith about fresh dates and dried dates, this narration gives the wording clearly. It also repeats the rule about selling fruits before ripe condition is clear. The focus is not on stopping trade, but on keeping trade clean, known, and safe for both sides.