Contract Uncertainty and Price Ambiguity

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What is the primary purpose of the International Islamic Financial Market (IIFM)?

To increase demand for Shariah compliant products (correct)

To develop interest-based banking systems

To promote Islamic culture globally

To regulate Islamic financial transactions

What led to the development of the concept of Murabahah?

The decline of Islamic culture

The rise of Islamic banking

The growth of conventional banking

The need for Shariah compliant mechanisms (correct)

What is the core mechanism for the placement of Islamic Bank's funds?

Ijarah

Murabahah (correct)

Sukuk

Mudarabah

What is the impact of the International Islamic Financial Market (IIFM) on Islamic culture?

It diminishes Islamic culture Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the International Islamic Financial Market (IIFM) and Shariah compliant products?

IIFM increases the demand for Shariah compliant products Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized in the given content?

Emphasized deprivation of God's blessing Signup and view all the answers

What is the opposite of what is emphasized in the content?

God's blessing Signup and view all the answers

What is the tone of the given content?

Negative Signup and view all the answers

What is the central idea of the given content?

Removal of God's blessing Signup and view all the answers

What is implied by the phrase 'emphasized deprivation'?

A clear and strong removal Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary focus of the 'Centre for Research in Islamic Economics'?

Researching Islamic principles in economic institutions Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the establishment of the 'Centre for Research in Islamic Economics'?

The establishment of specialized research institutions Signup and view all the answers

What is implied about the current state of the place mentioned in the passage?

It has lost its significance in Islamic research Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about the head of the country?

They were instrumental in establishing the centre Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between Syria and Lebanon in the passage?

They are mentioned as examples of countries with Islamic research institutions Signup and view all the answers

What is a type of uncertainty in a contract that relates to the price?

Price not mentioned in absolute amount Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Gharar Fahish?

Minor uncertainty Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Gharar Yasir and Gharar Fahish?

Gharar Yasir is minor uncertainty, while Gharar Fahish is major uncertainty Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of Gharar Yasir?

Purchase of fruits without peeling the skin to see the inside Signup and view all the answers

What is the implication of Gharar Yasir on a contract?

The contract is valid and permissible Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between Gharar and Maysir?

Gharar and Maysir are two distinct concepts Signup and view all the answers

What is a common venue where Gharar may occur?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of Gharar in a contract?

Uncertainty of one or both parties in a contract Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Kaabah in Islam?

A center for Muslim worship and pilgrimage Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Surah Al-Rum verse 39?

To emphasize the importance of capital ideas Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between Kaabah and Daughter A?

There is no connection between Kaabah and Daughter A Signup and view all the answers

Why do people go to the Kaabah?

To worship and pray to Allah Signup and view all the answers

What is the comparison being made in the content?

Between Kaabah and Hinduism Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of 'berhal' in the context?

A Hindu concept in India Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea of the 1st Stage?

The significance of Kaabah in Muslim worship Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of mentioning Daughter A's marriage?

To provide a contrast to the Kaabah's significance Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Uncertainty in Contracts (Gharar)

Gharar refers to uncertainty or ignorance of one or both parties in a contract, relating to:
Price: uncertainty in absolute amount, two prices in one contract, or price not mentioned
Contract: conditional contract, lack of decisive language, or ambiguity in ownership and capacity of asset owner
Types of Gharar:
Gharar Fahish (Major/Excessive Gharar)
Gharar Yasir (Minor Gharar)

Gharar Yasir (Minor Gharar)

Contracts involving minor gharar are permissible and valid
Examples of minor gharar:
Purchase of fruits without inspecting the inside
Other examples not specified in the text

Maysir

Concept not fully explained in the text, but seems related to uncertainty in contracts

Murabahah

Developed as a core mechanism for Islamic banks to place funds
Used to promote Shariah-compliant financial products

History of Islamic Finance

The concept of Islamic finance was once prominent in Syria and Lebanon
1st specialized research institution, Centre for Research in Islamic Economics, was established
Islamic culture and finance declined over time

Islam and Trade

Trading was common in the Kaabah, a sacred site in Islam
Verse 39 of Surah Al-Rum emphasizes the importance of using one's capital wisely
Islamic finance principles aim to avoid exploitation and promote fair trade practices

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This quiz covers uncertainty and/or ignorance of one or both parties in a contract, particularly relating to price. It explores scenarios where the price is not mentioned in absolute amount, or where there are two prices in one contract.