Explanation of the Rulings on the Deposit in Sales
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Question:
Peace be upon you.
Answer:
Its meaning is that he gave him the option for a period of two months. If the price of the deposit is not paid to the seller, there is nothing wrong with that. It is permissible for the deposit according to Imam Ahmad. The deposit is permissible if the buyer has not resolved to take the goods, because a period of time would be lost for him and the goods would be held up. 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) paid a deposit to the person who bought the prison house in Makkah for him; he paid him the deposit.
Peace be upon you.
Answer:
Its meaning is that he gave him the option for a period of two months. If the price of the deposit is not paid to the seller, there is nothing wrong with that. It is permissible for the deposit according to Imam Ahmad. The deposit is permissible if the buyer has not resolved to take the goods, because a period of time would be lost for him and the goods would be held up. 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) paid a deposit to the person who bought the prison house in Makkah for him; he paid him the deposit.
Source
شرح فضل الإسلام [ صالح الفوزان ]، باب ما جاء في غربة الإسلام وفضل الغرباء — islamhouse.com (1:10:38)
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