The Principle of Honesty in Buying and Selling Transactions from the Perspective of the Quran and Hadith

Honesty is a fundamental moral principle in the Islamic economic system that serves as the foundation of trust among business actors, consumers, and society. In the context of buying and selling transactions, honesty functions not only as an ethical value but also as a legal and spiritual basis that ensures justice and blessings in economic dealings (muamalah). This study aims to analyze the principle of honesty in trade transactions based on the perspectives of the Qur’an and Hadith. The research employs a normative legal method with a qualitative approach through a literature review of primary and secondary sources, such as Qur’anic exegesis (tafsir), Hadith collections, and scholarly works on Islamic economics. The findings indicate that the Qur’an and Hadith provide explicit guidance on the necessity of being honest in trade and prohibit deceit, usury (riba), and uncertainty (gharar). Honesty is considered the key condition for establishing legitimate and blessed transactions. Verses such as Surah Al-Mutaffifin (83): 1–3 and Surah An-Nisa (4): 29 emphasize the importance of integrity in business dealings, while the Prophet Muhammad’s (peace be upon him) hadith underscores that an honest trader will be among the prophets and the righteous in the Hereafter. Therefore, applying the principle of honesty in trade not only fosters trust and economic justice but also reflects the embodiment of Islamic values in sustainable business practices.