Umdah Al-ahkam Vol. 3 Hadith No. 460 Work Today
"Do not keep the udders of camels and sheep unmilked (to deceive the buyer). Whoever buys such an animal has the choice after milking it: he may either keep it if he is satisfied, or return it along with a Sa' (measure) of dates." (Agreed Upon). Context and Legal Significance
The Hadith establishes that if a buyer is deceived regarding a fundamental quality of a product, the contract is not necessarily void, but it is . The buyer is given the "Option of Deception" ( Khiyar al-Tadlis ). 2. The Three-Day Period Umdah Al-ahkam Vol. 3 Hadith No. 460
To ensure justice for the seller (despite their deception), the Prophet (pbuh) mandated a specific compensation—a Sa' (roughly 2.5kg to 3kg) of dates—to account for the milk consumed. 4. Generalization to Modern Trade "Do not keep the udders of camels and
Because the buyer milked the animal and consumed that milk, they cannot return the animal "as is." The buyer is given the "Option of Deception"
Islam places heavy emphasis on transparency ( Nasihah ). The Prophet (pbuh) famously stated, "He who deceives us is not one of us." This Hadith serves as a practical application of that principle. Key Rulings Derived from Hadith 460 1. The Right of Rescission (Khiyar al-Tadlis)
In Volume 3, which typically covers chapters related to , marriage, or dietary laws depending on the specific publisher's layout, Hadith No. 460 provides critical insight into the ethics of Islamic commerce and property rights. The Text of the Hadith
The Hadith is narrated by , where the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: