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Sahih al-Bukhari 2116 (Book 34, Hadith 69) #2032
Fairness and Honesty in Business Transactions

SUMMARY: This hadith is about the importance of fairness and honesty in business transactions.

Narrated 'Abdullah bin 'Umar (ra): I bartered my property in Khaibar to 'Uthman (chief of the faithful believers) for his property in Al-Wadi. When we finished the deal, I left immediately and got out of his house lest he should cancel the deal, for the tradition was that they buyer and the seller had the option of canceling the bargain unless they separated. When out deal was completed, I came to know that I have been unfair to 'Uthman, for by selling him my land I caused him to be in a land of Thamud, at a distance of three days journey from Al-Madina, while he made me neared to Al-Madina, at a distance of three days journey from my former land.
قَالَ أَبُو عَبْدِ اللَّهِ وَقَالَ اللَّيْثُ حَدَّثَنِي عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنُ خَالِدٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، عَنْ سَالِمِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عُمَرَ ـ رضى الله عنهما ـ قَالَ بِعْتُ مِنْ أَمِيرِ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ عُثْمَانَ مَالاً بِالْوَادِي بِمَالٍ لَهُ بِخَيْبَرَ، فَلَمَّا تَبَايَعْنَا رَجَعْتُ عَلَى عَقِبِي حَتَّى خَرَجْتُ مِنْ بَيْتِهِ، خَشْيَةَ أَنْ يُرَادَّنِي الْبَيْعَ، وَكَانَتِ السُّنَّةُ أَنَّ الْمُتَبَايِعَيْنِ بِالْخِيَارِ حَتَّى يَتَفَرَّقَا، قَالَ عَبْدُ اللَّهِ فَلَمَّا وَجَبَ بَيْعِي وَبَيْعُهُ رَأَيْتُ أَنِّي قَدْ غَبَنْتُهُ بِأَنِّي سُقْتُهُ إِلَى أَرْضِ ثَمُودٍ بِثَلاَثِ لَيَالٍ وَسَاقَنِي إِلَى الْمَدِينَةِ بِثَلاَثِ لَيَالٍ‏.‏

TOPICS
business  *  transaction  *  fairness  *  honesty

QUICK LESSONS:
Be honest and fair when engaging in business transactions; be mindful during dealings with others; ensure both parties get a fair deal; do not take advantage or be taken advantage by someone else.

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith speaks to the importance of fairness and honesty when engaging in business transactions. It tells the story of how Abdullah bin Umar bartered his property with Uthman for his own property. After completing the deal, Abdullah realized that he had been unfair to Uthman as he was now further away from Medina while Uthman was closer. This highlights the importance of being honest and fair when engaging in any kind of transaction or exchange. It is important to ensure that both parties are getting a fair deal so that no one feels taken advantage of or cheated out of something they deserve. Additionally, this hadith teaches us about being mindful and aware during our dealings with others so we can be sure not to take advantage or be taken advantage by someone else.

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