Exchanging Two Slaves for One and Two Camels for One

Hazrat Ammar bin Yasir (may Allah be pleased with him) says that one slave is better than two slaves, one camel is better than two camels, one cloth is better than two cloths; there is no harm in immediate payment, the transaction is done on credit, except in the case of measured and weighed items.

Hazrat Nafi' narrates that Hazrat Ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with them) bought four she-camels in exchange for four camels at the place of Rabadhah. Then he said to his seller, "Take them and see; if you are satisfied, then the sale is finalized."

Hazrat Abdul Aziz bin Rafee' says that I asked Muhammad bin Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) bin Hanafiyyah, "Can I sell one camel in exchange for two she-camels for a specified period?" He replied, "No, but if the payment is immediate, then it is permissible."

It is narrated from Hazrat Jabir (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: It is not permissible to sell one animal for two together (with deferred payment).

Hazrat Hakam narrates that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) forbade selling one animal in exchange for two (with deferred payment).

Hazrat Yazid bin Abdullah bin Qasit narrates that Hazrat Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) sold a camel in exchange for two camels. The buyer said, "Hand over my camel to me and I will bring your two camels to you." Hazrat Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) replied, "My hand will not let go of its rein until you bring my camels to me."

Hazrat Jabir says that there is no harm in giving two camels in exchange for one camel.

Hazrat Saeed bin Musayyib says that there is no harm in giving two camels in exchange for one camel.

Hazrat Mughira says that I asked Ibrahim and Hazrat Sha'bi about the ruling on giving two sheets in exchange for one sheet and giving an item of two wasqs in exchange for an item of one wasq. Hazrat Sha'bi said that there is no harm in it, while Ibrahim considered it disliked.

21654 - And Ibrahim disliked it.

Hazrat Saeed bin Musayyib says that there is no harm in taking two Coptic garments in exchange for one Coptic garment.

Hazrat Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) said that there is no harm in taking two pairs in exchange for one pair.

Hazrat Sha'bi says that there is no harm in exchanging any item that is not measured by weight or scale—whether two or three for one, or less or more—with immediate payment.

It is narrated from Hazrat Jabir that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said: There is no harm in exchanging one animal for another with immediate payment, but there is no good in doing so on credit.

Hazrat Anas bin Sirin says that I asked Hazrat Ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with them) whether it is permissible to give one camel in exchange for two camels. He replied, "Will it be with immediate payment?" I said, "No." He considered it disliked.

Hazrat Zuhri says that there is no harm in giving one camel in exchange for two camels on credit.

Hazrat Sanabah Ahmasi says that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) saw a beautiful she-camel and asked, "How did you acquire this she-camel?" The owner of the she-camel replied, "I acquired it in exchange for two camels." The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, "Then that is fine."

Hazrat Samurah narrates that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) forbade giving one animal in exchange for another animal with a deferred payment.

Hazrat Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) says that giving one animal in exchange for two animals, and one goat in exchange for two goats, is only permissible with immediate payment.

Hazrat Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) was asked about giving two goats in exchange for one goat, and he considered it undesirable.

Hazrat Suwaid bin Ghaflah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that there is no harm in giving two horses in exchange for one horse, and two mounts in exchange for one mount, with immediate payment.

Hazrat Ibn Uyaynah (may Allah be pleased with him) says that I asked Ayyub (may Allah have mercy on him) whether it is permissible to give two garments in exchange for one garment on credit. He replied that Muhammad considered it disliked.

It is narrated from Hazrat Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) bought Hazrat Safiyyah (may Allah be pleased with her) in exchange for four slaves.

Hazrat Abu Wazi’ says that I heard Hazrat Ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with them) calling out: Who will sell me two camels in exchange for one camel? Who will sell me one she-camel in exchange for two she-camels?

Hazrat Ibn Sirin says that there is no harm in giving two eggs in exchange for one egg, or two walnuts in exchange for one walnut.

Hazrat Mujahid says that there is no harm in giving two eggs in exchange for one egg, or two walnuts in exchange for one walnut.

Hazrat Zufar bin Yazid's father narrates that I asked Hazrat Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) about buying two goats in exchange for one goat for a specified period, so he forbade it and said that this is not permissible. However, if it is with immediate payment, then it is permissible.