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2256. It was narrated that Abu Sa'eed said: "The Prophet ﷺ used to give us dates from the collection (mixed)[1] dates, and we would exchange them for dates that were better, and we add to the price.[2] The Messenger of Allāh ﷺ said: 'It is not right to give one Sâ' of dates for two Sâ', nor one Dirham for two Dirham. A Dirham for a Dirham and a Dinâr for a Dinâr is allowed; the only difference
[1] "It is said that every type of date whose name is not known is called Jam'; and it is said that the Jam' refers to a mixture of dates comprised of various types, none of which are most desirable, and not mixed except due to their inferiority." (Sindi).
[2] Meaning that they would give more, or twice as much as this for that.
between them is in weight (i.e., the weight must be equal.”’ (Sahih)
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When exchanging dates for dates, the weight should be equal, less or more weight is not allowed. The same is the case of other things; it is unlawful to exchange the same class foodstuff for less or more weight.
The exchange of new currency notes for old ones, or the exchange of big notes for small ones should be on the basis of equality in numbers. Giving one hundred and ten old notes for exchange of one hundred new notes; or to belittle the value of coins in exchange for a note of one hundred is unlawful. Because the currency market makes no difference between the value of new notes and old ones, or in the value of coins.
