The requested report on Umdah al-Ahkam, Volume 3, Hadith No. 460
, reveals a critical distinction between authentic Islamic scholarly texts and viral misinformation circulating on social media. The Fake "Hadith No. 460" (Social Media Fabrications) Several social media posts, particularly on , claim that Umdah al-Ahkam
(Vol. 3, Hadith 460) contains a narration from Anas Ibn Malik suggesting the Quran was revealed by Satan in the form of an angel. Authenticity Check: This "Hadith" is demonstrably fraudulent Contradiction: Umdah al-Ahkam is a highly respected collection by Imam ‘Abd al-Ghani al-Maqdisi
, composed exclusively of authentic (Sahih) narrations found in Sahih al-Bukhari Sahih Muslim
. No such narration exists in any recognized compilation of Hadith. Internal Structure: Umdah al-Ahkam contains roughly 430 hadiths umdah+alahkam+vol+3+hadith+no+460+exclusive
in total across all volumes. Therefore, a "Hadith No. 460" in Volume 3 is numerically impossible within the standard text. The Real Hadith No. 460 (Contextual References)
When searching for "Hadith 460" across major authentic Islamic works that may be confused with the request, the following real narrations appear: Collection Hadith No. 460 Content Riyad as-Salihin The Three Things that Follow the Dead:
Anas reported that the Prophet (ﷺ) said three things follow a person to the grave: their family, wealth, and deeds. Two return, and only the deeds remain. Sahih al-Bukhari Volume 3, Number 460: Relates to the etiquette of giving gifts to neighbors
, specifically advising to give to the neighbor whose door is closest. Sahih al-Bukhari Volume 4, Number 460: Discusses the rights of a husband regarding marital relations. Summary Table: Authentic vs. Fake Umdah al-Ahkam Fabricated Claim (Viral Online) Total Hadiths Claimed "Hadith 460" in Vol. 3 None (Fabricated text) Juristic rulings ( Blasphemous/Satanic claims Conclusion The "exclusive" claim regarding Umdah al-Ahkam Vol. 3, Hadith 460 is a The requested report on Umdah al-Ahkam, Volume 3, Hadith No
designed to misinform. Authentic Islamic literature does not contain the quoted text. For verified narrations, users should refer to official academic platforms like Sunnah.com found in Volume 3 of Umdah al-Ahkam
This short but powerful hadith forbids a specific type of sale that involves ambiguity, uncertainty (gharar), and potential injustice. Scholars of Islamic finance and jurisprudence explain it in several ways:
Combining Two Sales into One Contract
Example: “I will sell you this car for $10,000 cash or for $12,000 on credit.” The buyer doesn’t know which binding obligation they are entering. This creates confusion and is prohibited.
Conditional Sale on Another Sale
Example: “I will sell you this house on the condition that you also buy my old furniture for a fixed price.” This forces an unwanted purchase and violates free consent. In some editions (e
Two Exchanges in One Transaction
Example: “I sell you this garment for $10, provided you lend me $100.” This combines a sale with a loan (qarḍ jarra manfa’ah), which is a form of riba (usury).
Imam al-Maqdisi records it from his chain to the Two Sahihs (al-Bukhari and Muslim):
Abd al-Ghani al-Maqdisi ← Ahmad ibn Hanbal ← Muhammad ibn Ja’far (Ghunder) ← Shu’ba ← ‘Ali ibn Mudrik ← Abu Zur’a ibn ‘Amr ibn Jarir ← Abu Musa al-Ash’ari.Grade: Sahih (Authentic) – Muttafaq ‘alayh (agreed upon by al-Bukhari and Muslim).