Advance-Purchase Sale (سَلَم): Why Future Delivery Is Allowed

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• What makes Salam different from an ordinary spot sale?
• The buyer may normally leave the Salam price unpaid until delivery.
• Why can a unique precious stone be unsuitable for Salam?
• Why should Salam not be tied to wheat from one particular field?
• Quality, quantity, delivery date and delivery place should be clearly defined in Salam.
• What is the economic benefit of Salam for the seller?