How should profit be distributed in Wujuh partnership (mutual liability/guarantee)?
General Chapter
Al-Mughni
Book of Partnership
Primary text
The general ruling implies that partners may agree upon any equal or unequal profit split. This aligns with the general principle that profit distribution in partnerships is determined by mutual agreement, and since this partnership involves labor alongside guarantee, mutual agreement on profit is permissible, similar to the 'Inan partnership.
Supporting text
Al-Qadi ruled that the profit must be distributed according to the value of the purchased items based on their guaranteed liability, arguing that since the partnership is based on liability without capital, and liability cannot be disproportionate, profit distribution cannot be disproportionate.