What is the general ruling concerning adding an increase to the rent upon subleasing?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Leasing

Book 25 · Issue 3 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

Primary text

The general ruling is that increasing the rent upon subleasing is permissible, similar to selling a purchased item after taking possession.

Supporting text

Ibn Al-Musayyib, Abu Salamah, Ibn Sirin, Mujahid, 'Ikrimah, Al-Sha'bi, and Al-Nakha'i disliked the increase absolutely because it falls under profiting from what is not guaranteed.