Is compensation (*arsh*) due if the buyer destroys consumed goods or worn clothing after taking possession but before knowing of the defect?

Chapter on Selling the Musarrah (Animal with milk retained in udder)

Al-Mughni

Book of Sales

Book 12 · Issue 5 · Bab 5

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Primary text

If the buyer consumes the food or wears and destroys the garment, he is entitled to claim the compensation (*arsh*) for the defect. This is the view held by Abu Yusuf and Muhammad.

Supporting text

Abu Hanifa holds that the buyer receives nothing because he destroyed the item, similar to the case where a slave is killed.