Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah

Hazrat Jabir narrates that Hazrat Ibn Zubair (may Allah be pleased with him) declared it impermissible to sell dates based on the calculation of years.

It is narrated from Hazrat Jabir (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) forbade selling dates for several years in advance.

It is narrated from Hazrat Jabir (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace be upon him) forbade selling for several years together (i.e., making a sale for multiple years at once).

Hazrat Muhammad bin Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) says that I was made the guardian of the charities of the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), so I went to Hazrat Muhammad bin Labeed and inquired about this matter from him. He said: Hazrat Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) had the wealth of an orphan, and he sold that wealth for three years.

It was said to Hazrat Mansur that Ibrahim disliked selling dates for two years? Hazrat Mansur replied: He used to dislike even things easier than that.

It is narrated from Hazrat Sa'd that when Hazrat Usaid bin Hudair passed away, he was in debt. Hazrat Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) sold the fruits of his land for two years.