Explanation of the Taking Possession of a Sold Car

Question:
Honorable Shaykh, this questioner asks: How is a car taken into possession? Is it by moving it, or by taking possession of its documents and transferring its ownership?

Answer:
The car is taken possession of by transferring it from the seller's location to the buyer's location; it is moved from the seller's place to the buyer's place. The same applies to the rest of the goods; their possession is taken by moving them from the seller's location to the buyer's location. The statement of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) is that he (peace and blessings be upon him) where they are purchased until the merchants transfer them or take possession of them . This is clear and explicit. Therefore, the possession of the car is taken by securing it at the buyer's location. And Allah the Exalted knows best, and may Allah send prayers and peace upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.