Can the seller prevent the buyer from taking possession of the sold item before presenting the price?

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

Al-Mughni

Book of Sales

Book 12 · Issue 4 · Bab 5

Open in Qurani

Primary text

The seller has the right to prevent the buyer from taking possession of the sold item before the buyer brings forth the price. This is supported by the harm caused to the seller by allowing possession prematurely.