Sahih al-Bukhari Hadith 533 – Volume 3, Book 39

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Volume 3, Book 39, Number 533:
Narrated Jabir:
The people used to rent their land for cultivation for one-third, one-fourth or half its yield. The
Prophet said, "Whoever has land should cultivate it himself or give it to his (Muslim) brother gratis;
otherwise keep it uncultivated."
Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah's Apostle said, "Whoever has land should cultivate it himself or give it
to his (Muslim) brother gratis; otherwise he should keep it uncultivated."