Is the bequest revoked if the specified item is mixed with other similar items in a way that distinction is impossible?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Bequests

Book 31 · Issue 1 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

Primary text

If a testator bequeathed a specific item and then mixed it with other similar items such that distinction is impossible, this constitutes a revocation of the bequest. This is because delivery of the bequeathed item becomes impossible, which indicates the testator’s intent to retract the bequest.