Tasting Something before Buying

Question: Is one allowed to taste fruits at a fruiterer before buying?

Answer: There are three scenarios in this situation:

1. If one has no intention whatsoever of buying, it is forbidden to taste and? one needs to reimburse the fruiterer

2. One had the intention to buy but then changed one s mind One needs? to reimburse the fruiterer or seek his pardon.

3. If one does r-rot buy because one did not like it after tasting, no harm is done. And Allaah knows best what is most correct.

Fatawa Rahimiyyah vol.3