1) Shuf'a is valid if the property is undivided
باب الشُّفْعَةُ مَا لَمْ يُقْسَمْ، فَإِذَا وَقَعَتِ الْحُدُودُ فَلاَ شُفْعَةَ
2257
Shuf'a is valid if the property is undivided
Narrated by Jabir bin `Abdullah
حَدَّثَنَا مُسَدَّدٌ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْوَاحِدِ، حَدَّثَنَا مَعْمَرٌ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِي سَلَمَةَ بْنِ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، عَنْ جَابِرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ ـ رضى الله عنهما ـ قَالَ قَضَى رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِالشُّفْعَةِ فِي كُلِّ مَا لَمْ يُقْسَمْ، فَإِذَا وَقَعَتِ الْحُدُودُ وَصُرِّفَتِ الطُّرُقُ فَلاَ شُفْعَةَ.
Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) gave a verdict regarding Shuf'a in every undivided joint thing (property). But if the limits are defined (or demarcated) or the ways and streets are fixed, then there is no pre-emption.
How to Apply This in Life
Apply this Hadith by keeping shared property dealings fair and transparent. In undivided property, honor the right of pre-emption before completing a sale so disputes, resentment, and injustice do not grow between partners.
Reference :
Sahih al-Bukhari 2257
In-book reference :
Book 36, Hadith 1
USC-MSA web (English) reference :
Vol. 3, Book 35, Hadith 458
Scheme :
(deprecated numbering scheme)
2) The partner should inform his partner before selling
باب عَرْضِ الشُّفْعَةِ عَلَى صَاحِبِهَا قَبْلَ الْبَيْعِ
Al-Hakam said, “If the pre-emptor allows his partner to sell before selling, then he has no pre-emption any more.” Ash-Sha‘bi said, “If the pre-emptor witnesses the sale of what he has the right to buy by pre-emption and does not object to that sale, he loses the right of pre-emption.”
وَقَالَ الْحَكَمُ إِذَا أَذِنَ لَهُ قَبْلَ الْبَيْعِ فَلاَ شُفْعَةَ لَهُ.
وَقَالَ الشَّعْبِيُّ مَنْ بِيعَتْ شُفْعَتُهُ وَهْوَ شَاهِدٌ لاَ يُغَيِّرُهَا فَلاَ شُفْعَةَ لَهُ.
2258
The partner should inform his partner before selling
Narrated by `Amr bin Ash-Sharid
حَدَّثَنَا الْمَكِّيُّ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، أَخْبَرَنَا ابْنُ جُرَيْجٍ، أَخْبَرَنِي إِبْرَاهِيمُ بْنُ مَيْسَرَةَ، عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ الشَّرِيدِ، قَالَ وَقَفْتُ عَلَى سَعْدِ بْنِ أَبِي وَقَّاصٍ، فَجَاءَ الْمِسْوَرُ بْنُ مَخْرَمَةَ فَوَضَعَ يَدَهُ عَلَى إِحْدَى مَنْكِبَىَّ إِذْ جَاءَ أَبُو رَافِعٍ مَوْلَى النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَقَالَ يَا سَعْدُ ابْتَعْ مِنِّي بَيْتَىَّ فِي دَارِكَ. فَقَالَ سَعْدٌ وَاللَّهِ مَا أَبْتَاعُهُمَا. فَقَالَ الْمِسْوَرُ وَاللَّهِ لَتَبْتَاعَنَّهُمَا. فَقَالَ سَعْدٌ وَاللَّهِ لاَ أَزِيدُكَ عَلَى أَرْبَعَةِ آلاَفٍ، مُنَجَّمَةٍ أَوْ مُقَطَّعَةٍ. قَالَ أَبُو رَافِعٍ لَقَدْ أُعْطِيتُ بِهَا خَمْسَمِائَةِ دِينَارٍ، وَلَوْلاَ أَنِّي سَمِعْتُ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ " الْجَارُ أَحَقُّ بِسَقَبِهِ ". مَا أَعْطَيْتُكَهَا بِأَرْبَعَةِ آلاَفٍ، وَأَنَا أُعْطَى بِهَا خَمْسَمِائَةِ دِينَارٍ. فَأَعْطَاهَا إِيَّاهُ.
While I was standing with Sa`d bin Abi Waqqas, Al-Miswar bin Makhrama came and put his hand on my shoulder. Meanwhile Abu Rafi`, the freed slave of the Prophet (ﷺ) came and asked Sa`d to buy from him the (two) dwellings which were in his house. Sa`d said, "By Allah I will not buy them." Al-Miswar said, "By Allah, you shall buy them." Sa`d replied, "By Allah, I will not pay more than four thousand (Dirhams) by installments." Abu Rafi` said, "I have been offered five hundred Dinars (for it) and had I not heard the Prophet (ﷺ) saying, 'The neighbor has more right than anyone else because of his nearness, I would not give them to you for four-thousand (Dirhams) while I am offered five-hundred Dinars (one Dinar equals ten Dirhams) for them." So, he sold it to Sa`d.
How to Apply This in Life
Apply this Hadith by informing a partner or entitled neighbor before selling a qualifying shared property. Clear communication before sale protects rights, avoids regret, and keeps transactions free from hidden injustice.
Reference :
Sahih al-Bukhari 2258
In-book reference :
Book 36, Hadith 2
USC-MSA web (English) reference :
Vol. 3, Book 35, Hadith 459
Scheme :
(deprecated numbering scheme)
3) Who is considered the nearer neighbour?
باب أَىُّ الْجِوَارِ أَقْرَبُ
2259
Who is considered the nearer neighbour?
Narrated by Aisha
حَدَّثَنَا حَجَّاجٌ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، ح وَحَدَّثَنِي عَلِيُّ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، حَدَّثَنَا شَبَابَةُ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عِمْرَانَ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ طَلْحَةَ بْنَ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ ـ رضى الله عنها ـ قُلْتُ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ، إِنَّ لِي جَارَيْنِ، فَإِلَى أَيِّهِمَا أُهْدِي قَالَ " إِلَى أَقْرَبِهِمَا مِنْكِ بَابًا ".
I said, "O Allah's Messenger (ﷺ)! I have two neighbors and would like to know to which of them I should give presents." He replied, "To the one whose door is nearer to you."
How to Apply This in Life
Apply this Hadith by giving special care to the nearest neighbor in gifts, courtesy, and consideration. Nearness increases daily impact, so strong neighborly conduct begins with the one closest to your door.
Reference :
Sahih al-Bukhari 2259
In-book reference :
Book 36, Hadith 3
USC-MSA web (English) reference :
Vol. 3, Book 35, Hadith 460
Scheme :
(deprecated numbering scheme)
