Cancelling a deal after verbally accepting it

Q: If a person gives his word to someone regarding a business matter, no legal papers were signed, are you allowed to cancel it Islamically?

A: If there is a valid reason to cancel then you could cancel it.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

 

Answered by:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)