What is the ruling on working in trade for one who does not know the rulings of sales?
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Question:
If a person does not know the book of sales, nor does he know its rulings, is it permissible for him to engage in trade, or is it necessary for him to know these rulings before he trades?
Answer:
If he acquires this knowledge, that is more proficient, better, and more secure for his conscience. However, if it is not feasible for him to learn the rulings of sales, he may sell and buy, and if something is unclear to him, he should ask the scholars. Yes.
If a person does not know the book of sales, nor does he know its rulings, is it permissible for him to engage in trade, or is it necessary for him to know these rulings before he trades?
Answer:
If he acquires this knowledge, that is more proficient, better, and more secure for his conscience. However, if it is not feasible for him to learn the rulings of sales, he may sell and buy, and if something is unclear to him, he should ask the scholars. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم العمل بالتجارة لمن لا يعرف أحكام البيوع؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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