Is it permissible to conceal the defects of merchandise from the buyer while allowing him to inspect it?
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Question:
If I want to sell a car that has known and unknown defects, is it permissible for me to tell the buyer to inspect the car without informing him of the defects?
Answer:
No, if you know the defects, it is not permissible for you to conceal them. However, if you do not know them, you are not held accountable. If you do not know the defects and you sell it, you are not held accountable. If a defect appears, the buyer has the right to choose, and you are not held accountable for this. But if you know the defect and remain silent about it, that is not permissible; this is concealment of a defect (tadlis). Yes.
If I want to sell a car that has known and unknown defects, is it permissible for me to tell the buyer to inspect the car without informing him of the defects?
Answer:
No, if you know the defects, it is not permissible for you to conceal them. However, if you do not know them, you are not held accountable. If you do not know the defects and you sell it, you are not held accountable. If a defect appears, the buyer has the right to choose, and you are not held accountable for this. But if you know the defect and remain silent about it, that is not permissible; this is concealment of a defect (tadlis). Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل يجوز الكتمان عن عيوب بضاعة للمشتري وأسمح له بفحصها؟ للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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