If a passenger agrees with a driver to transport him to a specific place for a known amount, but then the driver is unable to reach the agreed-upon destination, does the driver deserve anything, or is he entitled to a portion of the distance covered, and is this contract considered an ijarah (leasing/hiring) or a ja'alah (reward/stipend)?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
If the driver does not deliver the passenger to the agreed-upon destination, then he is not entitled to any fare, regardless of whether the agreement was for a ju'alah (commission-based contract) or an (lease/hire contract), because the contracted benefit has not been realized.
Summary from Ftawy's records · added here
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