When a Muslim is asked to sign a contract that may not align with Islamic principles, they can consider the following:

• Islamic interest
  The Muslim side should prioritize Islamic interest when agreeing on issues. 

• Mutual cooperation
  All transactions should be based on the principle of “Ta’auanu ala birri wa’t-taqwa”, which means mutual cooperation for the cause of goodness or piety. 

• Prohibited elements
  The Holy Quran prohibits interest (riba), uncertainty (gharar), and gambling (maysir) in any transaction. 

• Elements of a valid contract
  A valid contract in Islam requires the following elements:

  • An offeror and an offeree 

  • An offer and acceptance 

  • A subject matter and consideration 

  • The parties must be at the age of puberty and have sound judgment