The Ruling on Selling Surplus Goods Before the Owner’s Approval

Question:
And the case of Shaykh Abu Bakr: He asked, “What is the ruling on one who sells something he has not been authorized to sell, and after the sale, the owner of the item has a right in it and it is disliked?”

Answer:
This is based on the disagreement you heard. The school’s position is that it is not valid, and the second opinion, which is a narration from Ahmad, is that it is permissible if the owner approves it. Selling surplus goods is valid with the owner’s approval; if the owner approves it, it is valid. However, the first opinion is stronger. Yes.