Horta would you ever purchase something that you needed at a price that is higher than the asking price?.....

[TheLoFather]

Islam promotes the idea that one should be a well-wisher and protector of those who are subjected to circumstances.

This story brought tears to my eyes, as I was reading it I thought about how we Somalis of today carry out business transactions and trade. Each one trying and determined to get the better of the person they doing business with and I felt like we should hung our heads in shame!

Jarir bin Abdullah (RadhiyAllahu anhu) who accepted Islam a short while before the demise of our Nabi (sallallahu alaihi wasalam) once sent his attendant to purchase a horse for him. The attendant purchased the horse for 300 dirhams. Jarir (RadhiyAllahu anhu) inspected the horse and told the seller that the horse is worth more than 300 dirhams and thus offered him 400 dirhams, which the seller happily agreed to. However, Jarir (RadhiyAllahu anhu) inspected the horse again and remarked that it is worth more than 400 dirhams. He then offered him 500 dirhams, which the seller was more than happy to accept, but Jarir (RadhiyAllahu anhu) was still not at ease at giving the person less than what the horse was worth and went on increasing the offer until he paid the person 800 dirhams. His attendant was surprised and asked him the reason for paying more than the initial amount that was agreed upon. Jarir (RadhiyAllahu anhu) replied “I had taken a pledge on the hands of Nabi (sallallahu alaihi wasalam) that I would always be sincere and a well-wisher for every Muslim and that this person didn't know the true value of the horse” (Muslim)


May Allah Ta’alaa bless us with this great quality and protect us from taking advantage of any of His creation.