The majority opinion, which is also most in line with the aims (maqasid) of the Shari'ah, is that the prohibited monopoly is one that inflicts harm on people and makes it difficult for them with the monopolist's intention to sell when prices soar, and at the highest possible price.

As monopoly means concentration of supply in one hand, it leads to exploitation of the consumers and the workers, it has, therefore, been declared unlawful by the Holy Prophet (may peace be upon him). Gigantic trusts. cartels and monopolies should not exist in the Islamic society.