Is forward sale (Salam) valid for cooked meat or grilled meat?

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

According to Al-Qadi and the position of Al-Shafi'i, forward sale (Salam) is invalid for cooked or grilled meat because the variation in these items is substantial, and prevailing customs regarding their quality are diverse, making precise control impossible.

Supporting text

Some jurists among our school hold that Salam is valid for cooked and grilled meat, based on the reasoning established for the validity of Salam concerning bread and colostrum.