What is the implication of the contract regarding the safety of the sold item?

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

Al-Mughni

Book of Sales

Book 12 · Issue 3 · Bab 5

Open in Qurani

Primary text

The absolute contract necessitates freedom from defects. This is supported by the precedent set by the Prophet (peace be upon him) in a sale contract stipulating freedom from *daa'* (ailment) and *gha'ilah* (hidden defect).