What is the Shariah standing on short selling in trading is it Halal?

Bismillahi Ta’ala

Walaikum Assalam Warahmatullah

We have mentioned in our fatwa regarding owning of the stocks :

It should be noted that the sale of options, short sales, future sales, and forward sales are not permissible.

Please read the full answer at : https://fatwa.ca/stocks-investment-bank/

Wallahu A’lam

And Allah Ta’āla Knows Best
Mufti Faisal al-Mahmudi