What is the ruling on selling *al-Majarr*?

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

Al-Mughni

Book of Sales

Book 12 · Issue 3 · Bab 5

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Primary text

The Prophet, peace be upon him, prohibited the sale of *al-Majarr*. This prohibition is narrated via Ibn 'Umar.

Supporting text

Ibn al-A'rabi offered multiple interpretations for *al-Majarr*, stating it refers to what is in the she-animal's womb, or it means usury (*ribā*), or gambling (*qimār*), or it is synonymous with *al-Muhāqalah* and *al-Muzābanah*.