Sayyiduna Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates: The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) sent me to a Christian named Haliq so that he would give the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) some garments on the understanding that (payment would be made) when means became available. I came to that man and said: "The Messenger of Allah has sent me to you so that you give him some garments, (their price to be paid) when means become available." He said: "What means? And when will these means come? By Allah, Sayyiduna Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) owns neither a bleating sheep nor a grazing camel." I returned and came to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). When he saw me, he said: "The enemy of Allah has lied. I am the best of those who trade. That one of you should wear a garment made of rags is better for him than taking on trust (here the narrator is unsure of one word) something that is not his."
Imam Ahmad recorded it.
Hadith Referenceمجمع الزوائد ومنبع الفوائد / كتاب البيوع / 6617
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:إسناده ضعيف, وهذا إسناد فيه جابر بن يزيد ترجمه ابن أبي حاتم في « الجرح والتعديل » ۲/ ٤٩٨_٤٩٩
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