Is it permissible for me to sell bad dates to a man, and then buy good dates from the same man?
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The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, he says: Is it permissible for me to sell ten kilos of bad dates to a seller or a buyer, and then buy good dates from that same person for less than that amount at the same price?
The Shaykh:
If you collude on this, it is not permissible. But if there is no collusion on this, whether you do it or someone else does, there is no prohibition. Yes.
The presenter:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success.
The questioner:
The questioner asks: What is the criterion for continuity?
The Shaykh:
It is not permissible for me to buy your bad dates on the condition that you buy my good dates from me. This is not permissible. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, he says: Is it permissible for me to sell ten kilos of bad dates to a seller or a buyer, and then buy good dates from that same person for less than that amount at the same price?
The Shaykh:
If you collude on this, it is not permissible. But if there is no collusion on this, whether you do it or someone else does, there is no prohibition. Yes.
The presenter:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success.
The questioner:
The questioner asks: What is the criterion for continuity?
The Shaykh:
It is not permissible for me to buy your bad dates on the condition that you buy my good dates from me. This is not permissible. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [1638 -3022] هل يجوز أن أبيع التمر الرديء على رجل، ثم اشتري من نفس الرجل تمرا جيدا؟ — youtube.com
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