What recourse does the buyer have if the slave sold during the lease period was subject to a service contract unknown to the buyer?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Settlement

Book 16 · Issue 2 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

Primary text

If the purchaser was unaware of the existing service contract, the purchaser has the right to rescind the sale, as the undisclosed service obligation constitutes a defect ('aib').