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– Example:
• A sells his mobile to B for Rs. 5,000.
– Types of Aqd’
• Uqood e Muawadha
• Uqood e Ghayr Mu`awadha
– Uqood e Mu`awadha
• These are regular contracts where one person sells something to
someone else for a price or compensation, for example sale of a
pen by A to B for Rs. 50.
– Uqood e Ghayr-Muawadha
• These are contracts where one person gives something to someone
else without any compensation, for example an aqd of, guarantee
Aariyah, Wadia and Loan.
Essentials of `Aqd
• The Following elements are required to constitute a valid aqd.
1. Muta’qidin (contractors)
2. Alfaz e Aqd (Wording of Contract)
3. Ma’qood Alaih (Subject Matter)
4. Ma’qood Bi’hi (Consideration
The fourth element is not applicable in Uqood e Ghayr-Muawadha
– Muta’qidin (Contractors)
• The contractors must not be mahjoor i.e. unable to make a contract.
Islamic Shariah identifies 3 types of people as mahjoor.
– Alfaz e Aqd’ (Wording of Contract)
• The wording of the contract should be instant and immediate, and
not contingent on a future event, as a future sale is not allowed in
Islam. Also the wording should either be unconditional, or if
conditional then the conditions imposed should not be against the
contract,
Essentials of `Aqd
– Ma’qood Alaih (Subject Matter)
• It should be existing, valuable, usable under Shariah, capable of being
owned and delivered & possessed. Furthermore, it should be specified
& quantified, and at the time of sale the seller must (i) have title to it,
and (ii) be liable for all risks associated with its ownership.