• partnership (مشاركة) may run for a fixed period such as 1 year, 6 months or less.
• The financier may remain a sleeping partner.
• The parties agree on his share of actual profit.
• Because he does not work in the business, his profit share should not exceed his investment ratio under the rule applied here.
Keeping the legal roles clear prevents the arrangement from being treated like a fixed-return loan. Capital, management, ownership and profit entitlement should each follow the role actually undertaken.