Gharar (Excessive Uncertainty)
An element of extreme ambiguity, uncertainty, or deceit in a commercial contract prohibited in Islamic law.
Detailed Definition
Gharar refers to hazard or deceit in commercial dealings where key parameters (price, quantity, delivery date, or ownership) are indeterminable at contract inception. This prohibition underlies the Islamic ban on naked short selling and speculative financial derivatives.
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