What is the ruling on a lease where the rent for the current month is fixed, and the rent for subsequent months is specified at a different rate?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Leasing

Book 25 · Issue 3 · Bab 1

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If a person states, 'I leased it to you for this month for one dirham, and every month thereafter for two dirhams,' the contract is valid for the initial month. Regarding the subsequent months, there are two recognized scholarly opinions on its validity.