Can maintenance contracts be considered like insurance contracts, and what is the ruling if no fault occurs, and is the maintenance fee permissible or like an insurance premium?
The maintenance contract to repair a house when damage occurs is considered an insurance contract that contains gharar (excessive uncertainty) and risk. Therefore, the contractor must return the money to the owner and only take payment for the work he has performed.
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