In one sense, arbitration seems like agency on behalf of the two parties, although it also seems to involve private custodianship in another sense.

According to Shariah arbitration could take place verbally, yet it is preferable – for Institutions in particular – to document it in writing. In order to be legally accepted, arbitration needs to be written and signed by the arbitrators and the parties of the dispute.

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