A man has five camels and is required to give a sheep, but he does not have one. Should he buy one, or should he pay its value in money?
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The questioner : In the case of a man who has reached the nisab for camels, which is five camels,
The Shaykh : Yes.
The questioner : This is binding on him; he must present a sheep for them.
The Shaykh : Yes.
The questioner : If he does not have a sheep, he may present the price instead, or he may buy a sheep and present it.
The Shaykh : He has the choice.
The questioner : He has the choice.
The Shaykh : If he does not have one.
The questioner : Yes.
The Shaykh : Yes.
The questioner : This is binding on him; he must present a sheep for them.
The Shaykh : Yes.
The questioner : If he does not have a sheep, he may present the price instead, or he may buy a sheep and present it.
The Shaykh : He has the choice.
The questioner : He has the choice.
The Shaykh : If he does not have one.
The questioner : Yes.
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