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English translation
2186. It was narrated from Qâsim bin 'Abdur-Rahmân from his father that 'Abdullâh bin Mas'ud sold one of the slaves from the state[1] to Ash'ath bin Qais, and they differed concerning the price. Ibn Mas'ud said: "I sold him to you for twenty thousand," but Ash'ath bin Qais said: "I bought him from you for ten thousand." 'Abdullâh said: "If you want, I will tell you a Hadith which I heard from the Messenger of Allâh ﷺ." He said:
"Tell me it." He said: "I heard the Messenger of Allāh ﷺ say: 'If two parties to a transaction differ, and they have no proof, and the sale item remains (unredeemed), then what the seller says is valid. Or they may cancel the transaction.'" He said: "I want to cancel the transaction." And he cancelled it. (Hasan)
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Footnotes
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[1] Imarah. In the narration recorded by Abu Dâwud (no. 3512) it is 'from the Khums (one-fifth of the spoils of war)."
Commentary
Selling and buying for (interest free) credit is allowed. The dispute mentioned in the Hadith occurs when the commodity is received in advance, and the price is meant to be paid later.
The matter regarding the dispute should be settled depending on the witnesses if available.
If there is no witness, and it is possible to return the purchased commodity, either the seller's claim is to be accepted, or the deal is to be cancelled, and the commodity will be returned; both solutions are lawful.
