How must a sword be specified in a sales contract?

Chapter on Guaranteed Salaf (Advance Payment) for a Specified Term

Al-Mughni

Book of Sales

Book 12 · Issue 4 · Bab 6

Open in Qurani

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A sword must be specified by the type of iron used in its make, its length, width, thinness, thickness, its place of origin (country/city), whether it is an old or newly crafted blade, and whether it is potent (maadi) or not. The description must also include details of its hilt and scabbard.