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Hukum Membeli Barang Didalam Kotak/Bekas Yang Tidak Diketahui Sifatnya
What is the ruling on buying an item inside a box or container whose characteristics are unknown?
Short answer
Buying an item whose characteristics cannot be ascertained, such as one inside a box with unknown size, colour and shape, is considered a sale containing gharar.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Perlis State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Panduan Hukum
- Topic
- Transactions & Finance
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Buying an item whose characteristics cannot be ascertained, such as one inside a box with unknown size, colour and shape, is considered a sale containing gharar. Gharar refers to ambiguity, unclear or uncertain elements about the goods being purchased. A sale must be clear, free of doubtful elements, and based on the willingness of both parties without either feeling cheated. Such a transaction is therefore prohibited. This guidance is from the Research Unit of the Perlis State Mufti Department and is not an official Perlis State Fatwa decision.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Kesimpulanya hukum membeli sesuatu barangan yang tidak diketahui sifatnya termasuk dalam transaksi yang gharar dan diharamkan dalam Islam.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Perlis State Mufti Department. “Hukum Membeli Barang Didalam Kotak/Bekas Yang Tidak Diketahui Sifatnya”, 12 March 2021. https://muftiperlis.gov.my/index.php/panduan-hukum/443-hukum-membeli-barang-didalam-kotak-bekas-yang-tidak-diketahui-sifatnya. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-buying-item-in-box-unknown-characteristics/