What is the ruling on a man saying at the time of sale: “This item is in front of you, inspect it; if you are pleased with it, we will write the contract”?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, what is the ruling on selling in this manner, where I say: “This car is in front of you now, inspect it; if you are pleased with it, we will write the contract,” when he knows of a defect in it and does not disclose it?
Answer:
The buyer has the option to cancel if the defect becomes apparent, and if the seller did not know of the defect, the buyer has no option. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, what is the ruling on selling in this manner, where I say: “This car is in front of you now, inspect it; if you are pleased with it, we will write the contract,” when he knows of a defect in it and does not disclose it?
Answer:
The buyer has the option to cancel if the defect becomes apparent, and if the seller did not know of the defect, the buyer has no option. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [1173 -2802] ما حكم قول الرجل عند البيع: هذه السلعة أمامك افحصها؛ فإن أعجبتك كتبنا العقد؟ — youtube.com
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