Is it permissible for a merchant to sell skates to girls or women, and is he sinful if the girls do not comply with Islamic law in their dress?
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If shoes are used for permissible purposes and are not designated for something forbidden, then selling them is originally permissible. It is not forbidden unless it is known that the buyer intends to use them for something forbidden. As for mere possibility, it does not lead to prohibition.
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