Is the seller considered sinful for selling land that he had purchased through deception and fraud, knowing that part of it was designated for a public road, and is there repentance for him, and is the sin removed from him if it is proven that the land is no longer designated for a public road, knowing that he later discovered that the land is not equipped with water and electricity?
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The seller must disclose any defects in the commodity before selling it. Whoever conceals a defect in it is sinful, and the sale is valid, though sinful, according to the majority of jurists. A defect is anything that usually diminishes the value of the commodity. The seller must repent and inform the buyer of the defect if it still exists, and the buyer has the option to either annul the sale or keep the commodity. However, if the defect is no longer present, repentance is sufficient.
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