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  Q. 1. What do you mean by a contract? Define it and mention its essential characteristics. Or "An agreement enforceable by law is a contract". Or "All contracts are agreements but all agreements are not contracts". Or What are the essential elements for formation of a contract?   Ans. Definition of Contract.- According to Salmond , "Contract is an agreement creating and defining obligations between parties."   Similarly, Sir Fredrick Pollock has defined the word "Contract" as follows:-   "Every agreement and promise enforceable at law is a contract."   Anson has defined the word 'contract' in the following words:   "A contract consists in an actionable promise or promises. Every such promise involves two parties, a promisor and a promisee, an expression of the common intention and of expectation as to the act or forbearance promised." Essentials of Contract •        Proposal •

  Schools of Muslim Laws Shia and Sunni division After the death of Prophet Muhammad, there was a disagreement among his followers about how to choose his successor. The Sunni sect emerged with the belief that the successor should be elected, and they chose Abu Bakr as the first Caliph. Sunni Muslims support the election method, citing that Prophet Muhammad had suggested that his successor would be chosen through a consensus or election. On the other hand, the Shia sect believed that the succession should be based on a line of familial succession, starting with Ali, who was not only a cousin of the Prophet but also his son-in-law, being married to Fatima, the Prophet's daughter. The Shia sect declared Ali as the first Imam, emphasizing the importance of blood ties in leadership succession. This historical event marked the beginning of the Sunni-Shia split, and the differences in beliefs regarding leadership succession have continued to shape the distinct identities and pr