Is forward sale (Salam) valid for cooked meat or grilled meat?
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Al-Mughni
Book of Sales
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.