Selling Fresh Dates for Dried Dates
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is it permissible to sell dried dates for fresh dates if they are equal in measure or weight, like this jar?
Answer:
It has been stated to you previously that it is not permissible to sell fresh dates for dried ones because equality is not known, for the fresh dates become heavier than the dry ones, so that is not permissible, O honorable sister. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) was asked about selling fresh dates for dried ones: "Does the fresh date decrease in weight when it dries?" They said, "Yes." He said, "Then do not do it." Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is it permissible to sell dried dates for fresh dates if they are equal in measure or weight, like this jar?
Answer:
It has been stated to you previously that it is not permissible to sell fresh dates for dried ones because equality is not known, for the fresh dates become heavier than the dry ones, so that is not permissible, O honorable sister. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) was asked about selling fresh dates for dried ones: "Does the fresh date decrease in weight when it dries?" They said, "Yes." He said, "Then do not do it." Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 141/79 شرح زاد المستقنع/ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com (11:05)
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