Is forward sale (Salam) permissible for eggs and nuts?

Chapter on Guaranteed Salaf (Advance Payment) for a Specified Term

Al-Mughni

Book of Sales

Book 12 · Issue 3 · Bab 6

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Primary text

Ibn al-Mundhir conveyed from Al-Shafi'i a prohibition against forward sale for eggs and nuts.

Supporting text

The existence of this prohibition suggests Al-Shafi'i may hold two distinct opinions on this matter.