Is a Murabaha sale permissible when the item was purchased from a father, son, or someone whose testimony is not accepted?

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

Al-Mughni

Book of Sales

Book 12 · Issue 2 · Bab 5

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Primary text

It is impermissible to conduct a Murabaha sale if the item was purchased from one's father, son, or any person whose testimony is not accepted unless the situation is clearly explained. This ruling is founded on the suspicion of favoritism in such relationships, which mandates transparency regarding the original cost basis.

Supporting text

Al-Shafi'i, Abu Yusuf, and Muhammad permit it without such clarification, analogizing it to a purchase from a stranger, as the contract itself was valid.