Islamic finance is a way of banking, lending and borrowing that complies with Islamic (Sharia) law — avoiding interest (riba) and financing haram (forbidden) activities such as alcohol or gambling.
Key Principles of Islamic Finance
No interest (riba) — lending must not generate profit through interest
Risk-sharing — profits and losses are shared between lender and borrower
Asset-based — transactions must be backed by tangible assets or services
Ethical use — funds cannot support prohibited industries (e.g., alcohol, gambling)
Types of Islamic Finance Products
Mudarabah: Profit-sharing partnership
Murabaha: Cost-plus financing
Ijara: Lease-to-own structure
Musharaka: Joint venture funding
Benefits
Interest-free (Sharia-compliant)
Encourages ethical, transparent financial conduct
Promotes financial inclusion in Muslim communities
Supports stable long-term economic development
Challenges
Limited number of Sharia-compliant providers
Complex documentation and longer application process
Potentially higher fees due to custom structures
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