What is the ruling on appointing an agent for selling wine?
Chapter on Selling the Musarrah (Animal with milk retained in udder)
Al-Mughni
Book of Sales
Primary text
It is unlawful to appoint an agent for the sale of wine. The prohibition on selling wine necessitates the prohibition of appointing an agent for its sale, similar to the ruling concerning swine. Because selling is forbidden to the principal, delegating that act through an agent is also forbidden.