What is the ruling on renting land submerged in water if recession occurs at the time needed for cultivation?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Leasing

Book 25 · Issue 2 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

Primary text

The rental contract is valid if the water is expected to recede precisely at the time required for cultivation, as exemplified by the land of Egypt during the Nile flood period. In such cases, the intended purpose of the contract is fulfilled based on established, continuous custom.