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1314. Anas narrated: "Prices became excessive during the time of the Messenger of Allāh ﷺ, so they said: 'O Messenger of Allāh! Set prices for us!' So he said: 'Indeed Allāh is Al-Musa'ir,[2] Al-Qābid, Al-Bāsit,[3] Ar-Razzāq. And I am hopeful that I meet my Lord and none of you are seeking (recompense from) me for an injustice involving blood or wealth.'" (Sahih)
[Abū 'Eisā said:] This Hadīth is Hasan Sahih.
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Commentary
Rates of the market depend on demand and supply. If the required commodity is in surplus and freely available in the market the rate will drop. It is the duty of the buyer to be careful and observant and he should not buy more than his need, and it is better if the purchase of the item at the period of scarcity is avoided. This kind of behaviour of the customers can keep the price at a reasonable level. Deciding and fixing the rates of the commodities by the government is not the solution of the issue of high rates. Most of the scholars, in the light of various Sahih narrations, disapproved the fixing of rates. (Tuhfat Al-Ahwadhi. v. 2. p272.)