What is the underlying wisdom necessitating the lawfulness of sale?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Sales

Book 12 · Issue 5 · Bab 1

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The lawfulness of sale is necessitated by wisdom because human need requires obtaining that which is in another person's possession, and the owner will not relinquish it without compensation. Therefore, legislating and permitting sale establishes a means for each party to achieve their objective and fulfill their need.