by analogy is that he acquires them from the purchaser at their value as dismantled materials. All of this rests on the view that standing structures may be sold for dismantling. This is Ibn al-Qāsim’s position in al-Mudawwana, contrary to the view of Ashhab and Sahnūn. Allah grants success.

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There are cases concerning the purchase of structures for demolition or palm trees for uprooting, and the right of pre-emption in such transactions, which al-Mudawwana does not cover exhaustively. I shall discuss six of these cases, explaining their underlying legal reasons. They form the foundation of this subject and are central to it. Whoever understands them and grasps their implications can use them to determine the remaining cases, Allah willing.

The first: someone purchases palm trees for uprooting, and rightful ownership of the land, or part of it, is subsequently established by another party.

The second: someone purchases palm trees for uprooting, then purchases the land, and rightful ownership of the land, or part of it, is subsequently established by another party.

The third: someone purchases the land first, then purchases the palm trees, and rightful ownership of the land, or part of it, is subsequently established by another party.

The fourth: someone purchases palm trees for uprooting, then purchases the land, and a man subsequently establishes his rightful ownership of half the land and half the palm trees.

The fifth: someone purchases the land first, then purchases the palm trees, and a man subsequently establishes his rightful ownership of half the land and half the palm trees.

The sixth: someone purchases palm trees for uprooting, and a man subsequently establishes his rightful ownership of half the land and half the palm trees.

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As for the first case, in which someone purchases palm trees for uprooting and a man subsequently establishes his rightful ownership of