Is the exception of an unspecified animal valid when selling a herd?

Chapter on Selling Assets and Fruits

Al-Mughni

Book of Sales

Book 12 · Issue 2 · Bab 4

Open in Qurani

Primary text

The exception of an unspecific animal when selling a herd is invalid. This ruling aligns with the general principle that the sold item must be known and that the exception must be known, similar to selling an unspecified animal outright.