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The Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) forbade the sale of fruits until they are ripe. They said: What is meant by ripe? He said: When they become red. He added: What if Allah prevents the fruits, how could one of you consider his brother's money lawful for himself?

Narrated by Bukhari & Muslim · Authentic hadith

عن أنس بن مالك رضي الله عنه مرفوعاً: «أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم نهى عن بيع الثمار حتى تُزْهِي. قيل: وما تُزْهِي؟ قال: حتى تَحمَرَّ. قال: أرأيت إن مَنَعَ اللهُ الثمرة، بِمَ يستحِلُّ أحدُكُم مال أخيه؟».

“Anas ibn Mālik (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) forbade the sale of fruits until they are ripe. They said: "What is meant by ripe?" He said: "When they become red." He added: "What if Allah prevents the fruits, how could one of you consider his brother's money lawful for himself?"”

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