Neco 2020 Islamic Religious Studies Question 39

Practice objective / multiple choice question 39 from the 2020 Neco Islamic Religious Studies examination.

Neco 2020 Islamic Religious Studies Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 39 NECO • 2020 • ISLAMIC_RELIGIOUS_STUDIES • objective

A buyer purchased a used sofa for \(\$800\) from a seller. After two weeks, the buyer discovers a hidden defect that makes the sofa unusable. Under Islamic commercial law, what right does the buyer have, and what steps should he take to resolve the issue?

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. The buyer may invoke khiyar al‑ruʿya (the option of inspection) within a reasonable period after discovering the defect, rescind the contract and obtain a full refund, or demand repair if the seller consents.
B. The buyer may claim a breach of warranty and sue for damages, but Islamic law does not allow rescission of the sale for hidden defects.
C. The buyer may invoke khiyar al‑ʿaqd (the option of contract) within a reasonable period after discovering the defect, rescind the contract and obtain a partial refund, or demand a price reduction.
D. The buyer must retain the sofa and accept the loss, as Islamic commercial law requires the buyer to bear the risk of hidden defects after purchase.
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
The buyer may invoke khiyar al‑ruʿya (the option of inspection) within a reasonable period after discovering the defect, rescind the contract and obtain a full refund, or demand repair if the seller consents.

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This is Neco 2020 Islamic Religious Studies Question 39. It is one of the objective questions from the 2020 Neco Islamic Religious Studies examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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