What are the rules for forward sales involving fresh fruit (Rutab) compared to dried dates (Tamr)?
Chapter on Guaranteed Salaf (Advance Payment) for a Specified Term
Al-Mughni
Book of Sales
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Fresh fruit (Rutab) is treated like dried dates concerning these specifications, except for the descriptors of 'recent' (Hadīth) and 'old' (Atīq). Only fresh fruit that has fully ripened ('Artab') may be taken. Fresh fruit that is crushed ('Mushaddakh') or fruit that is old and close to becoming dried dates must be excluded. This principle applies similarly to grapes and other fruits.