Is it permissible to send a text message to a telecommunications company to transfer another text message balance, without knowing the exact number of messages transferred until after sending, even though the transaction does not involve loss but rather a guaranteed profit?
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If a transaction is based on sending a message to a company for a specific cost, in exchange for an unknown credit balance, then this contract is impermissible due to jahalah (ignorance/uncertainty) and (deception/excessive risk).
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