Sahih al-Bukhari 2157 (Book 35, Hadith 1)
delivered within one or two years. (The sub-narrator is in doubt whether it was one to two years or
two to three years.) The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Whoever pays money in advance for dates (to be delivered
later) should pay it for known specified weight and measure (of the dates).
“ مَنْ سَلَّفَ فِي تَمْرٍ فَلْيُسْلِفْ فِي كَيْلٍ مَعْلُومٍ، وَوَزْنٍ مَعْلُومٍ ”.
Sahih al-Bukhari 2157 (Book 35, Hadith 1)
The above hadith is from the Sahih al-Buhari collection of hadiths. As a central pillar of the Kutub al-Sittah, the six books of hadith, Sahih al-Bukhari occupies a uniquely prestigious status. Imam al-Bukhārī’s meticulous work, finalized in the mid-9th century, set a new standard for verifying the traditions and practices of the Prophet Muhammad. Its rigorous authentication process makes it an indispensable reference for Islamic jurisprudence. The collection’s extensive content is divided into 97 chapters, encompassing approximately 7,563 individual hadith reports that provide a comprehensive guide for personal conduct, community life, and religious obligation for Muslims worldwide.
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For more Hadith in Book 35: Sales in which a Price is paid for Goods to be Delivered Later (As-Salam)