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The Fiqh of Autonomous Agents: Delegation, Liability, and Amanah

Contemporary jurists dissect contractual agency (Wakalah) and tort liability when algorithmic agents execute financial transactions or API write operations autonomously.

The Lantern Editorial Staff·October 2, 2026·5 min read
The Fiqh of Autonomous Agents: Delegation, Liability, and Amanah

Contemporary jurists dissect contractual agency (Wakalah) and tort liability when algorithmic agents execute financial transactions or API write operations autonomously.

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