Question 1194) - The agent was appointed to buy 10 Ritl of meat for 1 Dirham. He bought 20 for 1 Dirham of such meat which is normally sold @ 10 Ritl for a Dirham. What is the principle liable for?

A: According to Imaam Abu Hanifa RAH. he is liable for 10 Ritl at a half Dirham". According to Imaam Abu yusuf RAH. and Imaam Muhammed RAH. he is liable for 20 @ 1 Dirham.

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