What is the ruling regarding the gift of wool on a sheep's back?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Gifts and Donations

Book 28 · Issue 3 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

Primary text

There are two established views regarding the validity of gifting the wool on a sheep's back, contingent upon the validity of selling it.

Supporting text

If permission is granted for shearing the wool or milking the sheep, this constitutes mere permission (*ibaha*), not a valid gift.