The Ruling on Selling Cars Before Taking Possession of Them in Murabahah

Question:
This questioner, Abu Ibrahim, says: I purchased a number of cars through the financing of one of the banks, using what is called, O Shaykh, Islamic murabahah. I received a check made out to the dealership that offered the remaining cars. I went to the dealership and handed them the check. I received a copy of the customs card for one of the cars, and they promised to bring copies of the customs cards for the other cars. I offered the cars for sale, claiming ownership, to some dealerships.
Finally, I returned to the dealership and offered them the cars for purchase, without the cars having been moved from the dealership. I sold them to them and received the check for the amount. What is the ruling on this sale? Is it major?

Answer:
If you buy something, cars or otherwise, do not sell it until you take possession of it. You must take possession of it. Cars must be taken possession of, and then you sell them. As for selling them before taking possession, this may be invalid or may be contrary to what is best. You should avoid this matter.

The presenter:
Yes. May Allah reward you