What is the ruling on selling sheep over the phone by describing them to the buyer without him seeing them?
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Question:
In recent times, selling sheep over the phone has become widespread. A buyer calls the owner of the sheep and buys a sacrificial animal based on a description without seeing it, then sees it slaughtered and ready, and does not see it except in the state of being slaughtered.
Answer:
This requires a distinction. If he described it to him in a way that is sufficient for a forward sale (salam), and the description is accurate, then there is no harm in that. But if it is not accurate, then seeing it is necessary; the buyer must see it. Yes.
In recent times, selling sheep over the phone has become widespread. A buyer calls the owner of the sheep and buys a sacrificial animal based on a description without seeing it, then sees it slaughtered and ready, and does not see it except in the state of being slaughtered.
Answer:
This requires a distinction. If he described it to him in a way that is sufficient for a forward sale (salam), and the description is accurate, then there is no harm in that. But if it is not accurate, then seeing it is necessary; the buyer must see it. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم بيع الأغنام عن طريق الهاتف بوصفها للمشتري دون معاينته لها؟ للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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