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🕋 Is Futures Trading Haram? A Clear-Eyed Islamic View 📉📈

In Islamic finance, Riba (interest), Gharar (uncertainty), and Maisir (speculation/gambling) are strictly forbidden (Qur'an 2:275-279).

⚖️ Futures contracts, as practiced in conventional markets, often involve:

Speculative intent (Maisir)
High uncertainty (Gharar)
Leverage that may involve Riba

That’s why most scholars, including from AAOIFI (Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions), declare traditional futures as non-Shariah compliant.

But here's the nuance:

✅ Some Islamic finance experts argue that hedging real risks via futures without leverage or interest-bearing loans can be permissible — only if it's used for genuine business needs, not pure speculation.
📚 Source: Usmani, M. Taqi – An Introduction to Islamic Finance
📖 Qur'an Reference: "Do not consume one another’s wealth unjustly or send it [in bribery] to the rulers in order that [they might aid] you to consume a portion of the wealth of others while you know [it is unlawful].” (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:188)

🔍 So, if you’re a Muslim trader:

Avoid leverage-based, high-risk futures.

Focus on spot trading or Islamic-compliant trades.

Always seek guidance from a trusted Shariah board or Islamic scholar.

📌 Faith first. Profit follows.

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