The ruling on a seller stipulating that the buyer may not sell the goods except in a specific location
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The questioner:
A questioner says: Is it permissible for a seller to agree with a buyer on goods outside the country that the buyer will not sell them in his own country except to him?
The Shaykh:
Yes, the question is clear.
The presenter:
It is normal, it is normal.
The Shaykh:
He takes, he takes. The seller does not restrict him; if he sells, the buyer is free with the goods. He does not restrict him, and he stipulates that he will not sell them except to him. This is a stipulation that is not permissible. This is a stipulation that is not permissible. Rather, the buyer is free with his goods; he sells them to whomever he wishes or does not sell them. Yes.
A questioner says: Is it permissible for a seller to agree with a buyer on goods outside the country that the buyer will not sell them in his own country except to him?
The Shaykh:
Yes, the question is clear.
The presenter:
It is normal, it is normal.
The Shaykh:
He takes, he takes. The seller does not restrict him; if he sells, the buyer is free with the goods. He does not restrict him, and he stipulates that he will not sell them except to him. This is a stipulation that is not permissible. This is a stipulation that is not permissible. Rather, the buyer is free with his goods; he sells them to whomever he wishes or does not sell them. Yes.
Source
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