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Is the intermediary responsible for refunding the price of the commodity or land?

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Intermediation in the sale of land and other commodities is permissible, and it is a brokerage and commission contract. The intermediary is entitled to their commission if the sale is completed. If the sale is revoked, the intermediary is not responsible for the consequences of the sale.

There is a detailed explanation regarding the intermediary's entitlement to their commission in the event of revocation: 1. If the revocation is voluntary, such as through cancellation (iqalah), the intermediary's fee is not forfeited. 2. If the revocation is due to a valid reason, such as the discovery of a defect, the preponderant opinion is that the fee is not due because the sale was not completed. 3. If it becomes apparent that the sold item has a defect or belongs to another, the broker bears no liability unless there is a condition or custom that stipulates otherwise, or if the broker was aware of the defect.

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