What is the ruling if the contract was for a specifically designated camel/item, and the driver flees?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Leasing

Book 25 · Issue 2 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

Primary text

If the contract was for a specific, designated item, its replacement or hiring another item is not permitted because the contract was tied to that specific item. Therefore, the lessee chooses between dissolving the contract or waiting until the driver can be located to demand performance of the work.