The Ruling on Disputing a Well-Digging Contract

Question:
My father (may Allah have mercy on him) owned agricultural land and hired a contractor to dig an artesian well for fifty thousand riyals. My father (may Allah have mercy on him) paid him twenty-five thousand riyals while he was working on the digging. My father told him, "Continue digging," and the owner of the drilling rig said, "The water is flowing and guaranteed." Since he appeared to be just, my father believed his statement and immediately went out to purchase agricultural equipment: a water pump, a motor, and a center pivot sprinkler. My father installed all of it. When he tried to draw water with the pump, nothing came out. The owner of the drilling rig left the well, guaranteeing us an abundant amount of water, and he is now demanding the remaining balance, which is half of the agreed amount. Are we required to fulfill the contract between us, or do you direct us to something else? May Allah reward you with good.

Answer:
This is a dispute that must be taken to the Shari'ah court to examine it, look at the contract, examine the work, and review the conditions. The answer to this issue is not in this program, nor is it given by a fatwa; rather, its answer is, of course, between the two parties. May Allah reward you with good.