What is the ruling on a settlement when the third party acknowledges the claim but is unable to take possession of the property?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Settlement

Book 16 · Issue 4 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

Primary text

If the third party acknowledges the validity of the claimant's case but cannot obtain possession, the settlement is invalid because it is akin to purchasing a runaway slave or a stray camel; the third party is buying something they cannot take possession of.