Returning the deposit when the specifications of the goods differ
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Question:
We have 'Umar from Riyadh, please go ahead, 'Umar. Peace be upon you. And upon you be peace, raise your voice a little. Shaykh, I have two questions, please start with the first. I came wanting to buy a computer with certain specifications. I paid the seller a deposit of half the amount. When the time for purchase came, it turned out that it was not of the same specifications. So does that mean he returns the deposit to me or not? Okay, the Shaykh will answer.
Answer:
My brother, this is a sale described in the debt. If what was offered to you does not suit you, he brings you a substitute that meets the description in the debt. This is a sale described in the debt; a specific device is not designated. He brings you a sound device that meets the requirements. Yes.
We have 'Umar from Riyadh, please go ahead, 'Umar. Peace be upon you. And upon you be peace, raise your voice a little. Shaykh, I have two questions, please start with the first. I came wanting to buy a computer with certain specifications. I paid the seller a deposit of half the amount. When the time for purchase came, it turned out that it was not of the same specifications. So does that mean he returns the deposit to me or not? Okay, the Shaykh will answer.
Answer:
My brother, this is a sale described in the debt. If what was offered to you does not suit you, he brings you a substitute that meets the description in the debt. This is a sale described in the debt; a specific device is not designated. He brings you a sound device that meets the requirements. Yes.
Source
قناة «مؤسسة الدعوة الخيرية»، فتاوى على الهواء 25-12-1434هـ - الفوزان — youtube.com (22:51)
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