It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Umar (may Allah be pleased with them both) that the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Fruit attached to the tree should not be sold in exchange for dates, and no fruit should be sold until its ripeness becomes apparent. Then, when Sayyiduna Zaid bin Thabit (may Allah be pleased with him) met Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Umar (may Allah be pleased with them both), he said: The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) granted concession in the sale of ‘Araya. Imam Sufyan (may Allah have mercy on him) says that the case of ‘Araya is that a date palm tree would be gifted to the poor, but they could not wait long, so they would sell the fruit of that tree in exchange for any fruit of their choice.