Dimension #135 Jurisprudence & Ethics (Fiqh & Maqasid)
تَحْرِيمُ الْغَرَرِ وَالْمَيْسِرِ
Prohibition of Excessive Ambiguity & Gambling (Gharar & Maysir)
Linguistic Root: غ-ر-ر (To deceive, obscure terms, gamble)
Core Conceptual Overview
Islam prohibits deceptive contracts with excessive hidden risks (Gharar) and pure gambling (Maysir).
يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا إِنَّمَا الْخَمْرُ وَالْمَيْسِرُ... رِجْسٌ مِّنْ عَمَلِ الشَّيْطَانِ فَاجْتَنِبُوهُ
“O you who have believed, indeed, intoxicants, gambling... are but defilement from the work of Satan, so avoid it...”
Deep Dive & Significance
Contracts should be completely transparent, with clear terms, pricing, and deliverable goods to avoid disputes and bitter surprises. Gambling is banned because it builds false hopes, destroys family finances, and transfers wealth through luck rather than honest work.
Linguistic & Thematic Gem
“Transparent agreements protect relationships, while gambling harms families and creates false hopes.”
Daily Practical Application
Read agreements carefully before signing, avoid speculative get-rich-quick schemes, and earn your livelihood through honest effort.