LessonsKitab al-Buyu: Houses, Land, Trees, Crops and Fruit OwnershipQuiz

ومن باع نخلا أو شجرا فيه ثمر فثمرته للبائع إلا أن يشترطها المبتاع
Translation: If a date palm or another tree carrying fruit is sold, the fruit belongs to the seller unless the buyer stipulates its inclusion.

This clause concerns fruit already present on the tree at the time of sale. Selling the tree does not automatically convey the existing fruit.

The exception, unless the buyer stipulates it, means the fruit can be brought within the bargain by a clear term. Without that term the existing fruit remains the seller’s.

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A sold tree with existing fruit

Kitab al-Buyu: Houses, Land, Trees, Crops and Fruit Ownership

ومن باع نخلا أو شجرا فيه ثمر فثمرته للبائع إلا أن يشترطها المبتاع
Translation: If a date palm or another tree carrying fruit is sold, the fruit belongs to the seller unless the buyer stipulates its inclusion.

This clause concerns fruit already present on the tree at the time of sale. Selling the tree does not automatically convey the existing fruit.

The exception, unless the buyer stipulates it, means the fruit can be brought within the bargain by a clear term. Without that term the existing fruit remains the seller’s.