Why should Muslims and the world avoid trading futures?

Futures are based on speculation on the future prices of commodities or assets, turning markets into arenas for betting rather than investing in the real economy. This type of trading encourages greed and increases price volatility, leading to financial crises that negatively affect everyone, especially when the prices of basic commodities such as food and energy rise.

From the perspective of Islamic law, futures often contain legal violations such as gharar (ignorance) and gambling, as there is no real ownership or direct dealing in the assets. Islam encourages fair and productive investment, not betting on the future that leads to social and economic harm. Therefore, avoiding this type of trading is a religious and moral duty that contributes to building a more stable and fair economic system.