What is the ruling on dealing with the timeshare property system, which is based on an individual purchasing a property for specific days of the year, with his right to full disposal during these days, and the possibility of selling his share?
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If the intent behind the "timeshare" system is that buyers share in the usufruct of a unit by rotation for a known period (such as a week), then this is closer to being a lease contract. Accordingly, the subscriber is permitted to utilize the benefit himself or through others during the agreed-upon period, and he may lease, lend, or deposit the property, provided that the conditions of the lease contract are observed.
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