Avoiding transactions with excessive uncertainty (gharar)

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Etiquette of Buying & Selling

Avoiding transactions with excessive uncertainty (gharar)

The Prophet (SAW) forbade the sale involving excessive uncertainty [gharar].

Reference: Sahih Muslim, on the authority of Abu Hurayrah (RA)

Explanation

This principle protects both parties from entering agreements where the outcome is unclear or deceptive.

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