🛑 *Prohibited Practices:* - **Gharar:** Futures contracts involve buying goods that don't exist yet, violating Islamic law. - **Short-selling:** Selling goods not owned violates Islamic ownership principles. - **No Physical Delivery:** Contracts allow resale before actual delivery, contrary to Islamic law. - **Riba:** Dealing in bonds is considered usury and forbidden in Islam. - **Uncertainty:** Excessive uncertainty in contracts is against Islamic principles. - **No Hand-to-Hand Exchange:** Transactions must involve physical exchange per Islamic law. - **Dealing in Debt:** Futures contracts often involve debt dealings, which are not allowed in Islam. - **Cash Settlement:** Contracts settled in cash rather than physical assets are not permissible.
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