What is the ruling on selling cars under the microphone, as is currently happening in the car auction?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, in the car auction there is a sale called "selling under the microphone." Is this a sale involving gharar (excessive uncertainty)? What
Answer:
do I know about what "under the microphone" is? What is selling under the microphone? The sale is of the item; you see the item, inspect it, and consult those who know about it. That is necessary. Do not take a risk. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, in the car auction there is a sale called "selling under the microphone." Is this a sale involving gharar (excessive uncertainty)? What
Answer:
do I know about what "under the microphone" is? What is selling under the microphone? The sale is of the item; you see the item, inspect it, and consult those who know about it. That is necessary. Do not take a risk. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [1164 -2802] ما حكم بيع السيارات تحت الميكروفون كما يحدث الآن في حراج السيارات؟ — youtube.com
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