What are the buyer's options if the item is damaged by a third party (a non-involved stranger)?

Chapter on Selling Assets and Fruits

Al-Mughni

Book of Sales

Book 12 · Issue 4 · Bab 4

Open in Qurani

Primary text

If the damage is caused by a foreign agent (Ajnabi), the buyer has the option between rescinding the contract and demanding the price back, or keeping the item and demanding compensation for the damage from the party who caused the destruction.