What is the Sharia-set period for an earnest-money deposit ('urbun) paid to buy something?
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Bay' al-urbun (earnest money sale) is when the buyer pays a portion of the price to the seller. If the sale is completed, the amount paid is counted as part of the price. If the sale is not completed, the seller takes it. There is no specific legal duration for this type of sale; rather, it is subject to the agreement of the contracting parties.
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