The Meaning of Barley for Barley and Wheat for Wheat
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Question:
The questioner, Abu 'Atif, says: Honorable Shaykh, barley for barley, and wheat for wheat, like for like, hand to hand, what does this mean?
Answer:
The meaning is clear: if barley is sold for barley, or wheat for wheat, then two things are obligatory. The first is equality in quantity, and the second is the exchange of possession in the meeting place. This involves two types of riba (usury or interest): riba al-fadl (usury of excess in a like-for-like exchange) and riba al-nasi'ah (usury of deferment). Therefore, equality in measure is necessary, and the exchange of possession in the meeting place is also necessary, so that one is safe from riba al-fadl and riba al-nasi'ah. Yes.
The questioner, Abu 'Atif, says: Honorable Shaykh, barley for barley, and wheat for wheat, like for like, hand to hand, what does this mean?
Answer:
The meaning is clear: if barley is sold for barley, or wheat for wheat, then two things are obligatory. The first is equality in quantity, and the second is the exchange of possession in the meeting place. This involves two types of riba (usury or interest): riba al-fadl (usury of excess in a like-for-like exchange) and riba al-nasi'ah (usury of deferment). Therefore, equality in measure is necessary, and the exchange of possession in the meeting place is also necessary, so that one is safe from riba al-fadl and riba al-nasi'ah. Yes.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/207 — archive.org (5:31)
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