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Gharar
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Gharar is excessive uncertainty or ambiguity in a contract — about its subject matter, price, or terms. Islamic law treats significant gharar as a concern in trade. A small, unavoidable degree of uncertainty is usually distinguished from gharar serious enough to affect a contract's validity.
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