What is the ruling on stipulating that a watermelon be cut open when buying it, in order to know whether it is red or not?
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Question:
A questioner says: Some people, when buying a watermelon, stipulate with the seller that he cut it open so they can know whether it is red or not. Is this action permissible or not?
Answer:
If they agree to this, there is no obstacle. If they agree, there is no obstacle. And if they buy it without cutting it open, the sale is valid, without doubt. Yes.
A questioner says: Some people, when buying a watermelon, stipulate with the seller that he cut it open so they can know whether it is red or not. Is this action permissible or not?
Answer:
If they agree to this, there is no obstacle. If they agree, there is no obstacle. And if they buy it without cutting it open, the sale is valid, without doubt. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [812 -954] ما حكم الاشتراط عند شراء البطيخ أن يفتحه حتى يعلم هل هو أحمر أم لا؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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