What is the legal standing of the evidence regarding the option when the item was unseen?
Chapter on the Option of the Two Parties in Sale
Al-Mughni
Book of Sales
Primary text
The opposing view relying on the reports concerning Uthman and Talha is weakened because Talha and Jubayr held one opinion, while Uthman opposed them, rendering Uthman's position superior. The primary evidence remains the necessity of mutual consent, established through visual inspection for both parties.