Interest - Order Partially Delivered Immediately and Partially Later
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Question
I want to buy a specific Talmud set, and the seller told me the following: We have this Talmud set, but most of the tractates in Kodashim are out of stock. There will be a print run in the coming months to restock the Kodashim section. Currently, you can buy the set in two ways: A. All volumes (21) except Kodashim for 1155 NIS, including shipping. B. The entire Talmud (27 volumes) in two shipments (the second shipment when Kodashim is in stock) for 1350 NIS, including shipping. Is there an issue of interest here?
Answer
Hello,
There is a discount on the entire Talmud set.
If the discount is due to saving on expenses, it is permitted.
However, if the discount is due to the early payment, it is prohibited because of interest.