and likewise in his separation from his companion. The judge [al-Qadi] said: The option is not interrupted, because it is a ruling tied to separation, so it is not established in the case of compulsion, just as if divorce were tied to it. The companions of al-Shafi'i have two views similar to these. According to the view of one who does not see the interruption of the option, if one of them is compelled to separate from his companion, the option of his companion is interrupted, just as if he had fled from him and separated from him without his consent; the option remains for the one who was compelled in the session in which the compulsion ceases, until he separates. If both are compelled, the option of both is interrupted, because the option of each of them is interrupted by the other's separation from him, so it is similar to if his companion were compelled while he was not. Ibn 'Aqil mentioned among the scenarios of compulsion: if they saw a beast of prey or a tyrant they feared, so they fled in terror from it, or if a torrent carried them, or a wind separated them.

Section: If one of them is mute, his gesture takes the place of his speech. If his gesture is not understood, or if he becomes insane or loses consciousness, his guardian from the father, his testamentary executor, or the ruler takes his place. This is the school of al-Shafi'i. If one of them dies, his option is voided, because it is no longer possible for him to exercise the option, and the option is not inherited. As for the remaining one, his option is also voided, because it is voided by separation, and separation by death is greater. It is possible that it is not voided, because separation by bodies has not occurred. If the deceased is carried away, the option is voided, because separation has occurred by body and soul together.

Section: 'Amr ibn Shu'ayb reported from his father, from his grandfather, that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: "The seller and the buyer have the option until they separate, unless it is a sale of option. It is not permissible for him to separate from his companion for fear that he might ask to cancel the sale." Reported by al-Nasa'i, al-Athram, and al-Tirmidhi, who said: A Hasan (sound) hadith. His statement: "Unless it is a sale of option," it is possible that he meant