Is the owner of the capital obligated to work full-time in the shop, and is he entitled to receive wages or transportation expenses for any work he does for the benefit of the business?

First: The capital of a Mudarabah (definition) (profit-sharing) agreement cannot be merchandise; rather, it must be cash. So, what is in the shop is appraised at a price, and that becomes the capital of the Mudarabah.

Second: It is not permissible to stipulate a specific monthly or annual amount. Instead, your share should be an undivided portion, such as one-third or one-half, and the profit is divided at the end of each year. If there is no profit, the Mudaribs (agents) are not liable for anything, except in cases of transgression.

Third: It is permissible for the capital owner to participate with the Mudarib in the Mudarabah. The expenses of the vehicle used in the Mudarabah are counted as Mudarabah expenses before the profit is divided.

Fourth: It is permissible to hand over the money to more than one Mudarib in a single contract.