What is the ruling on selling cotton plants whose roots remain in the ground for years and bear fruit repeatedly?
Chapter on Selling Assets and Fruits
Al-Mughni
Book of Sales
Primary text
Such cotton is judged according to the ruling of trees. It is valid to sell it exclusively. If the land is sold with its rights, the cotton is included in the sale. The fruit, if it is in its early stage (at-tal'a), belongs to the seller; otherwise, it belongs to the buyer.