Cancelling a deal after verbally accepting it
Question
If a person gives his word to someone regarding a business matter, no legal papers were signed, are you allowed to cancel it Islamically?
Answer
If there is a valid reason to cancel then you could cancel it.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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