Sunan an-Nasai 4526 — When Fruit Ripens

Summary of Sunan an-Nasai Hadith 4526

This Hadith gives more detail than many short reports on fruit sales. The Messenger of Allah forbade selling fruits before they ripen. When asked what ripening means, he said it is when they turn red. Then he gave a strong question: if Allah withholds the fruits, why would someone take his brother's wealth? The core teaching is clear. A sale should not place one person in unfair loss when the fruit itself may not come through. For people searching for hadith about fruit ripening or selling fruits before ripe, this narration explains the reason in plain words. It links the rule to fairness, mercy in trade, and not taking wealth without a right.