Contract of Manufacture (Istisna'a)
A printable «Contract of Manufacture (Istisna'a)» form to fill in by hand: 8 fields, with fiqh notes and sources. Free download, no registration, in Russian, English and Arabic.
This form has not yet been checked by a scholar. It is a draft drawn from the sources, not an approved specimen: show it to someone knowledgeable before signing.
What the form contains
1. Date of Contract
- Date
2. Parties to the Contract
- Customer (mustasni' — the party ordering the manufacture)
- Manufacturer (sani' — the party undertaking the manufacture)
3. Subject Matter and Its Specifications
- Subject matter: full specification of the item to be manufactured
4. Price and Terms of Payment
- Price (in figures and in words)
- Terms of payment: in advance / in instalments by stage of completion / on delivery
5. Time of Manufacture and Delivery
- Time of manufacture and delivery
6. Penalty Clause for Delay
- Penalty for delay in manufacture
The materials are supplied by the manufacturer. If the materials are supplied by the customer, the contract is ijarah (hire of labour), not istisna'a.
Mizan does not issue fatwas and does not replace a scholar. It is not legal advice and gives no contract force under the law of any country. Where the matter is serious, have the contract read by a specialist in Sharia and by a lawyer.