Regarding dealings with the Jews, are they permissible in general, or does one need to inquire about them, such as selling land to a Jew?
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The questioner : Is it permissible to deal with the Jews? Is this permissible in general, or does one need to inquire about the nature of the transaction between the Muslim and the Jew?
The Shaykh : Inquire about what?
The questioner : About the nature of this transaction between the Muslim and the Jew.
The Shaykh : It must be conducted in accordance with the Shari'ah.
The questioner : Regardless, of course, it might be the sale of land, for example. Is it permissible for a Muslim to sell his land to a Jew?
The Shaykh : No, no. Dealing with the Jews is permissible, but if something results from it... we mentioned a principle before: whatever is permissible, it is possible for what to befall it? The five rulings, according to what it leads to. So we say: is it permissible for us to deal with the Jews by buying intoxicants or selling intoxicants to them? No, it is not possible. Yes.
The Shaykh : Inquire about what?
The questioner : About the nature of this transaction between the Muslim and the Jew.
The Shaykh : It must be conducted in accordance with the Shari'ah.
The questioner : Regardless, of course, it might be the sale of land, for example. Is it permissible for a Muslim to sell his land to a Jew?
The Shaykh : No, no. Dealing with the Jews is permissible, but if something results from it... we mentioned a principle before: whatever is permissible, it is possible for what to befall it? The five rulings, according to what it leads to. So we say: is it permissible for us to deal with the Jews by buying intoxicants or selling intoxicants to them? No, it is not possible. Yes.