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Does selling a plot of land and buying a commercial shop with its price make it devoid of blessing due to the well-known Hadith?

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In summary: The hadith about the lack of blessing for one who sells a house or property and does not invest its price in a similar asset, has conflicting views regarding its authenticity and weakness. However, the preponderant view is that it is not authentically attributed to the Prophet, peace be upon him, but rather it is a statement attributed to Hudhayfah (mawquf). None of the scholars have ever said that selling real estate is forbidden. Rather, it is guidance and recommendation to invest the price in a similar asset, because real estate is blessed, offers many benefits, is protected from loss, and should not be sold except out of necessity or to replace it with another property. As for selling it for luxury or trade, this exposes the money to calamities and loss.

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