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Sunan Ibn Majah 1833 (Book 8, Hadith 51) #31185
Measurement of a Wasq

SUMMARY: The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) taught that a Wasq is equal to sixty Sa.

It was narrated that: Jabir bin Abdullah said: "The Messenger of Allah said: 'A Wasq is sixty Sa'. "
حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ الْمُنْذِرِ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ فُضَيْلٍ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ، عَنْ عَطَاءِ بْنِ أَبِي رَبَاحٍ، وَأَبِي الزُّبَيْرِ، عَنْ جَابِرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ ـ ‏ "‏ الْوَسْقُ سِتُّونَ صَاعًا

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measurement  *  wasq  *  sa

QUICK LESSONS:
Strive for accuracy and precision in your work. Be fair and just when dealing with others.

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith teaches us about the measurement of a Wasq. A wasq is an ancient unit of measurement used in the Arabian Peninsula and it is equal to sixty sa'. A sa' is also an ancient unit of measurement which was used to measure grains and other items. This hadith shows us how important it was for the Prophet Muhammad to teach people about measurements so they could accurately measure their goods and services. It also shows us how precise he was when teaching these measurements as he specified that one was equal to sixty sa'. This hadith teaches us the importance of accuracy in our dealings with others and reminds us that we should always strive for precision in our work.

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