Selling one sheep for two sheep
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is it permissible to sell one sheep for two sheep, given that some livestock companies sell based on weight?
Answer:
There is nothing wrong with selling a live animal for another animal of greater value, even if they are of the same species; selling a live animal for a greater number of live animals is permissible. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to borrow from the zakat camels, taking one camel for two or three from the zakat camels. This indicates that live animals are not subject to riba (usury or interest). It is permissible to buy a camel for two camels or a sheep for two sheep; there is nothing wrong with that. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is it permissible to sell one sheep for two sheep, given that some livestock companies sell based on weight?
Answer:
There is nothing wrong with selling a live animal for another animal of greater value, even if they are of the same species; selling a live animal for a greater number of live animals is permissible. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to borrow from the zakat camels, taking one camel for two or three from the zakat camels. This indicates that live animals are not subject to riba (usury or interest). It is permissible to buy a camel for two camels or a sheep for two sheep; there is nothing wrong with that. Yes.
Source
الفوزان -أشرطة- شرح زاد المستقنع مع الأسئلة - 050-كتاب البيوع - 17-7-23 هـ — archive.org (1:10:50)
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