Why is the terminal wall not necessarily included in the sale wording “ishtaraytu al-ard ... ila hadha al-haʾit”?
Particles of Meaning: Aw, Hatta, Ila, Ala, Fi and Ba
- Because the beginning of the purchased land must be treated separately
- Because the wall is a distinct self-standing object
- Because stating land boundaries is irrelevant to a sale
- Because land and walls must always be sold separately