Option of Defect (Khiyar al-'Ayb)

**Definition:** The option established for the buyer when he finds a defect in the item that the seller did not inform him of, or the seller himself did not know about. **Condition:** - The defect must reduce the value of the item - Reference is made to experts among reputable traders - What they consider a defect establishes the option; otherwise not **Buyer's Rights:** If this option is established for the buyer, he may choose: | Option | Description | |--------|-------------| | **1. Execute the Sale** | Keep the item and take compensation for the defect (the difference between its value when sound and its value with the defect) | | **2. Return the Item** | Return the item and recover the price he paid to the seller |