What is the ruling when hiring transport for a known load at a fixed price, with a condition that any excess quantity will be charged proportionally?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Leasing

Book 25 · Issue 9 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

Primary text

The contract is valid only for the known quantity because it is definite. The condition concerning the excess is void because it involves uncertainty, and contracting for what is uncertain is impermissible.