Who bears the obligation of performing *istibra'* upon the sale of an enslaved woman?
General Chapter
Al-Mughni
Book of Waiting Periods ('Iddah)
Primary text
The obligation of *istibra'* rests upon the buyer, not the seller.
Supporting text
Al-Battah stated that the seller is responsible, drawing an analogy to marriage where the *istibra'* obligation lies with the one initiating the union (the officiant/husband), not the one disposing of the woman (the previous owner/seller).