Narrated by Sayyiduna Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him), the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Do not sell excess water, nor prohibit grass, otherwise the livestock will become weak and the family members will suffer from hunger.
Hadith Referenceالفتح الربانی / كتاب البيوع والكسب والمعاش وما يتعلق بالتجارة / 5821
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:صحیح
Hadith Takhrij«حديث صحيح دون قوله: ’’فيھزل المال ‘‘۔ أخرجه ابن حبان: 4956 ، (انظر مسند أحمد ترقيم الرسالة: 9458 ترقیم بيت الأفكار الدولية: 9439»
Brief Explanation
Benefits: … By “fa-yahzula al-maal” is meant that the livestock will become weak, and thus their milk will decrease, as a result of which people will be afflicted with hunger.