Purchasing from a person who did not yet taken possession of the item
Question
Is it permissible to buy an item from a kaafir who has not yet taken possession of the item? Further if a Muslim sells an item which he has not taken poseession of, will it be permissible?
Answer
According to the shariah, it is only permissible to sell an item after taking possession.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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