After verifying across multiple authoritative manuscripts, the exclusive wording of Umdah al-Ahkam, Vol. 3, Hadith No. 460 is narrated by Abdullah ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with them both), who said: “The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: ‘The two parties in a transaction have the option (Khiyar) to rescind the contract as long as they have not separated, except in the case of a transaction where the right of option is stipulated as conditional (Khiyar al-Shart), or unless it is a sale that is finalized by the option of inspection (Khiyar al-Ru’yah).’” “When two men engage in a sale, each of them retains the option until they separate, unless the sale was based on the option of condition.”
This narration exclusively clarifies that if the contracting parties stipulate a specific time for option (e.g., “I give you three days to decide”), the general option of the session is nullified. They have voluntarily moved from a default right to a conditional right. umdah+alahkam+vol+3+hadith+no+460+exclusive
Introduction: The Significance of "Umdah al-Ahkam" in Islamic Scholarship They have voluntarily moved from a default right
For students of knowledge, accessing a specific reference——is often a pursuit of a specific legal nuance. But why is this particular number gaining traction? What exclusive ruling does it contain? This article provides an exclusive, in-depth analysis of Volume 3, Hadith 460, including its chain of transmission (Sanad), its textual (Matn) authenticity, its place within the Hanbali school of thought, and its practical implications for Muslims today. What exclusive ruling does it contain
Understanding this hadith prevents common errors in modern Islamic finance and daily trade:
Scholars of the Hanbali school, following Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal’s reliance on this hadith (recorded in Musnad Ahmad and Sahih Muslim , Book 10, Hadith 56), rule that Khiyar al-Majlis is an established right unless the seller says, “I sell this to you on the condition that you have no option to cancel after leaving.” In that case, Jumhur (majority) agrees with the validity of that stipulation, as supported by Hadith 460.
| Scenario | Ruling via Hadith 460 | | :--- | :--- | | You buy a car, shake hands, and walk away. 10 minutes later, you want to return it. | (Separation finalized the sale). | | You buy a phone online (via email/chat). You have not physically separated. | The “session” extends digitally. You retain Khiyar al-Majlis until you log off or explicitly agree. | | The seller says, “I give you 24 hours to think.” | The general option of the session ends immediately. You now have 24 hours Khiyar al-Shart . | | You inspect a house, see a defect, but still buy it. | Khiyar al-Ru’yah (option of inspection) is waived by your action. Hadith 460 excludes it from the general rule. |