LessonsKitab al-Buyu: Shortage, Surplus, Buyer Options and Price AllocationQuiz

The full price originally corresponded to the full specified quantity. A portion is now missing, so the price of the available measures can be determined proportionately.

The juristic idea of division of a single bargain (tafarroqu al-safqah) explains why the buyer may reject a partial fulfilment. The original consent was to one complete bargain.

The doctrine therefore combines a proportional consideration with an option not to accept the divided transaction.

Opening interactive controls...

Why division of the bargain matters

Kitab al-Buyu: Shortage, Surplus, Buyer Options and Price Allocation

The full price originally corresponded to the full specified quantity. A portion is now missing, so the price of the available measures can be determined proportionately.

The juristic idea of division of a single bargain (tafarroqu al-safqah) explains why the buyer may reject a partial fulfilment. The original consent was to one complete bargain.

The doctrine therefore combines a proportional consideration with an option not to accept the divided transaction.