10/17/2026
Akad or contract in fiqh terms
In Fiqh terms, 'Aqd' means—
ﻠﻪ ﻣﺤ ﻓﻲ ﺃﺛﺮﻩ ﻳﺜﺒﺖ ﻣﺸﺮﻭﻉ ﻭﺟﻪ ﻋﻠﻰ ﺑﻘﺒﻮﻝ ﺇﻳﺠﺎﺏ ﺍﺭﺗﺒﺎﻁ
“Through the process of 'Ijab-Kabul,' a strong bond or connection is
established between both parties in a Shariah-compliant manner, in
cases where its benefits can be realized."
In simpler terms, a 'contract' is essentially a form of agreement. 6
However, since agreements are matters of personal intention, they
are expressed through the process of 'Ijab-Kabul.'
6 Al-Fiqhul Islami wa Adillatuhu, Preface, Al-Madkhal Fiqhil Am, Section
~Guidance College