What happens if the buyer, after evidence supports the higher price, admits his initial claim was false or due to forgetfulness?
General Chapter
Al-Mughni
Book of Preemption (Shuf'ah)
Primary text
If the buyer concedes that the evidence is correct and that he was lying or forgetful, there are two views. The first view states his retraction is not accepted because it is a retraction from an admission upon which the right of another human being (the Shufi') has become attached, resembling retraction from a debt admission. The second view accepts his statement.
Supporting text
Al-Qadi holds that accepting the retraction aligns with the established doctrine, as seen in cases of *Murabaha* (cost-plus sale) where a stated price can be corrected with an oath if the actual price was higher. This case is even more deserving of acceptance because evidence has established the buyer’s initial statement was false, and the judge ruled against him.