Istisna’

This entry provides information on istisna’ as a form of contract whose framework has been identified under Islamic law. This special form of contract is concluded between parties for a specific purpose of producing a tangible work by an artist or craftsman in return for payment of a certain amount. The modern legal systems also provide rules and regulations on this type of contract, allowing researchers to compare the initial practice with the current tendencies. The entry sheds light on the primary features of this type of contract, along with the general rules applicable to the practice within legal and social interactions.