Is it permissible to benefit from fruit that is purchased with the intention of cutting it before it ripens?
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Question:
If one purchases fruit with the intention of cutting it but leaves it until it ripens, is it permissible for him to benefit from it, or is the sale invalid?
Answer:
If he leaves it until it ripens, it is up to the owner of the palm tree; they may reach an agreement. If the owner of the palm tree permits it, there is no harm, yes, because the right belongs to the owner of the palm tree. He was conditioned to cut it immediately, but he left it to be nourished by the palm tree. If he makes it right, there is no harm, yes.
If one purchases fruit with the intention of cutting it but leaves it until it ripens, is it permissible for him to benefit from it, or is the sale invalid?
Answer:
If he leaves it until it ripens, it is up to the owner of the palm tree; they may reach an agreement. If the owner of the palm tree permits it, there is no harm, yes, because the right belongs to the owner of the palm tree. He was conditioned to cut it immediately, but he left it to be nourished by the palm tree. If he makes it right, there is no harm, yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل يجوز الانتفاع بالثمر الذي يُشترى بنية القطع قبل أن ينضج؟ للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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