The Ruling on the Sale of Gharar (Excessive Uncertainty in a Contract) and Its Description
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Question:
This questioner asks about the ruling on the sale of gharar (excessive uncertainty in a contract); what is its ruling and its nature? May Allah reward you.
Answer:
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) forbade the sale of gharar, meaning that one deceives the buyer, or that the buyer is short-sighted, such as children, the elderly, or those who are ignorant of the value of things. It is not permissible to take advantage of their negligence and short-sightedness to take their money without right under the name of sale. Yes.
The presenter:
Yes.
This questioner asks about the ruling on the sale of gharar (excessive uncertainty in a contract); what is its ruling and its nature? May Allah reward you.
Answer:
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) forbade the sale of gharar, meaning that one deceives the buyer, or that the buyer is short-sighted, such as children, the elderly, or those who are ignorant of the value of things. It is not permissible to take advantage of their negligence and short-sightedness to take their money without right under the name of sale. Yes.
The presenter:
Yes.
Source
قناة «مؤسسة الدعوة الخيرية»، فتاوى على الهواء - الفوزان 27-04-1438هـ — youtube.com (28:10)
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