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Late Delivery in Salam Contract

Salam (Forward Sale)
Delivery Delay
Resolved
Case Summary

Amount in Dispute

5 ETH

Resolution Time

12 days

Outcome

Partial refund of 30% to buyer

Dispute Description

Buyer paid in advance for goods that were delivered 45 days late. Seller claimed force majeure due to supply chain issues.

Claimant

Textile Importer LLC

Respondent

Global Fabrics Supplier Co.

Resolution Process

Submission
Evidence
Sulh
Witness
Arbitration
Award
Contract Details

date

2023-01-15

value

5 ETH

delivery Date

2023-03-01

actual Delivery

2023-04-15

goods

100 rolls of premium cotton fabric

Case Timeline
4/20/2023

Case submitted by Textile Importer LLC

4/22/2023

Evidence uploaded by both parties

4/25/2023

Mediation session conducted

4/28/2023

Witness testimony from logistics provider

5/1/2023

Arbitration panel review

5/2/2023

Final award issued: 30% refund to buyer

Islamic Principles Applied
How Shariah principles guided the resolution of this case

Adl (Justice)

The arbitration panel recognized both the buyer's right to timely delivery and the seller's genuine supply chain challenges.

Darar (Harm)

The panel acknowledged that the buyer suffered harm from the delay but that a full refund would cause undue harm to the seller.

Urf (Custom)

Industry standards for supply chain delays were considered in determining a fair resolution.

Evidence Submitted
  • Original Salam contract with specified delivery date
  • Email exchanges acknowledging supply chain issues
  • Logistics tracking showing actual delivery date
  • Market price analysis showing price changes during the delay period

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