Concealing a defect in the merchandise, deception, and the fruits of honesty in sales
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Question:
Also, from the questions of the brother questioner, he says: What is the ruling on concealing a defect in goods, such as a car or a house? Is this considered deception? And what are the fruits of truthfulness in selling?
Answer:
Yes, this is deception. Deception means concealing the defect of the merchandise and presenting it as sound, without mentioning the defect it contains. This is betrayal, and it is not permissible to deceive buyers about the merchandise. Rather, one must disclose any defect it has, and its value should be according to its condition, not sold at the price of sound merchandise while it has a defect. If the buyer did not know about the defect and it later appears, the buyer has the option either to keep it and take compensation for the defect, or to return it and get his price back. Relations between Muslims are based on honesty and trust. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: If two men trade with each other, each of themSahih al-Bukhari 2110. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Also, from the questions of the brother questioner, he says: What is the ruling on concealing a defect in goods, such as a car or a house? Is this considered deception? And what are the fruits of truthfulness in selling?
Answer:
Yes, this is deception. Deception means concealing the defect of the merchandise and presenting it as sound, without mentioning the defect it contains. This is betrayal, and it is not permissible to deceive buyers about the merchandise. Rather, one must disclose any defect it has, and its value should be according to its condition, not sold at the price of sound merchandise while it has a defect. If the buyer did not know about the defect and it later appears, the buyer has the option either to keep it and take compensation for the defect, or to return it and get his price back. Relations between Muslims are based on honesty and trust. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: If two men trade with each other, each of them
have the option of canceling or confirming the bargain unless they separate, and if they spoke the truth and made clear the defects of the goods, them they would be blessed in their bargain, and if they told lies and hid some facts, their bargain would be deprived of Allah's blessings.
بالخيار ما لم يتفرقا، فإن صدقا وبين برك لهما في بيعهما، وإن كذبا وكتما محقت بركة بيعهماThe presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 02/235 — archive.org (12:10)
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