Is it permissible to exchange the debt for a specific tangible item when immediate exchange (qabd) is a condition for that item type?

Chapter on Selling Assets and Fruits

Al-Mughni

Book of Sales

Book 12 · Issue 3 · Bab 4

Open in Qurani

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If one substitutes the owed wheat with barley, which is a specific item requiring immediate exchange (qabd), this transaction is permissible. Nevertheless, separation before taking possession is not allowed.