The Intended Meaning of Salam in Sales

Question : In the case of salam, a farmer comes to a merchant and says, “I need money.” The merchant says to him, “I have no money, but I want to buy dates from you. I will give you the price. You give me the dates after six months, meaning when the fruit ripens, you give them to me. Is this permissible or not?”

Answer : This is permissible. This was the practice of the Companions. So now, we have an existing price and dates that are… what? They are promised.