Sahih Muslim Hadith 3839 – It Is Invalid To Sell

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[3839] 31 – ( … ) It was narrated from Ibn Tâwüs, from his father, from Ibn 'Abbâs who said: "The Messenger of Allah said: 'Whoever buys food, he should not sell it until he has measured it." I said to Ibn 'Abbâs: "Why?" He said: "Don't you see that they are exchanging gold, but the delivery of food is delayed?"