Be fair and just when trading goods with others. Understand why certain rules exist before blindly following them.

This hadith speaks about the importance of fairness and justice in trading. It is narrated that Allah's Messenger prohibited selling fresh dates still on the tree for dried dates. However, he made an exception in the case of 'araya which is a type of date palm tree that produces both fresh and dry fruits at different times. This hadith teaches us to be fair and just when trading goods with others and not to take advantage of someone else's need or desperation by offering them something less valuable than what they are giving you. We should also be aware that there are exceptions to every rule and we should always strive to understand why certain rules exist before blindly following them.