What is the ruling on a *kitabah* stipulated for a known, defined benefit (*manfa'ah*) carried as a debt (*dhimmah*)?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Mukātaba (Contractual Manumission)

Book 68 · Issue 3 · Bab 1

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Primary text

A contract of *kitabah* stipulating a known benefit in obligation, such as tailoring specific garments or constructing a described wall, is valid, provided the agreement is stipulated upon two *anjum* (two distinct periods).