Hadith 702
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وعن معمر بن عبد الله رضي الله عنه قال : إني كنت أسمع رسول الله صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم يقول : « الطعام بالطعام مثلا بمثل » وكان طعامنا يومئذ الشعير. رواه مسلم.
Narrated Ma'mar bin 'Abdullah (RA): I used to hear Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) say, "Food (may be sold) for food, of same quantities." Our food at that time consisted of barley. [Reported by Muslim].
Explanation & Benefits
Shaykh Safi ur-Rahman Mubarakpuri
Takhrij:
«أخرجه مسلم، المساقاة، باب بيع الطعام مثلاً بمثل، حديث:1592.»©Explanation:
According to this hadith, if foodstuff (grain) is to be sold in exchange for foodstuff, then equality is necessary; any excess or deficiency is prohibited.
From the aforementioned narration of Hudhayfah ibn al-Yaman radi Allahu anhu, it is understood that wheat and barley are two separate kinds, not one.
This is also the opinion of the noble Companions radi Allahu anhum; therefore, equality is not necessary in the exchange of barley and wheat.
However, Imam Malik rahimahullah considers both to be of the same kind and deems equality obligatory between them.
«أخرجه مسلم، المساقاة، باب بيع الطعام مثلاً بمثل، حديث:1592.»©Explanation:
According to this hadith, if foodstuff (grain) is to be sold in exchange for foodstuff, then equality is necessary; any excess or deficiency is prohibited.
From the aforementioned narration of Hudhayfah ibn al-Yaman radi Allahu anhu, it is understood that wheat and barley are two separate kinds, not one.
This is also the opinion of the noble Companions radi Allahu anhum; therefore, equality is not necessary in the exchange of barley and wheat.
However, Imam Malik rahimahullah considers both to be of the same kind and deems equality obligatory between them.
Source: Bulugh al-Maram: Commentary by Safiur Rahman Mubarakpuri, Page: 702
