The Upper Limit of Profit in Trade
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Question:
May Allah bless you. This questioner, Abu Badr, says: What is the limit of profit or gain in trade when selling, given that we see that some merchants are going beyond the bounds?
Answer:
If the profit is due to rising prices, a scarcity of goods, or high demand, then people have no say in that; it is permissible. However, if the reason for the increase in price is the manipulation of merchants and deceiving the buyer, then it is forbidden and not permissible. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) forbade gharar (excessive uncertainty in a contract).
May Allah bless you. This questioner, Abu Badr, says: What is the limit of profit or gain in trade when selling, given that we see that some merchants are going beyond the bounds?
Answer:
If the profit is due to rising prices, a scarcity of goods, or high demand, then people have no say in that; it is permissible. However, if the reason for the increase in price is the manipulation of merchants and deceiving the buyer, then it is forbidden and not permissible. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) forbade gharar (excessive uncertainty in a contract).
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 6871- الحد الأعلى للربح في التجارة - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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