Islamic Banking and Finance Blog
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What is Iqtisad (اقتصاد) or Moderation in Spending in Islam?
What is Iqtisad and Ilm-ul-Iqtisad? The term Iqtisad (اقتصاد) is derived from the Arabic word “Qas’d” (قصد), which means to signify moderation or balance in spending, actions and behavior. In Islam, Iqtisa'd implies a [...]
Muzara’ah (مُزارَعَة) in Islamic Finance
What is Muzara'ah (مُزارَعَة) in Islam? The term Muzara’ah (مُزارَعَة) is derived from the Arabic root word "Zara", which means "to sow the seed." In Islam, Muzara’ah refers to a contractual arrangement wherein the [...]
What is Bai (Sale) or بيع? Types, Conditions for Valid & Invalid Bai
What is Bai (Sale)? Sale or Bai (بيع) is defined as the “Exchange of a thing of value, by another thing of value, with mutual consent." More specifically, Bai may be defined as the [...]
What is Istijrar? Meaning, Types and Role in Islamic Banking
What is Istijrar? Istijrar (اِستِجرار) is a type of sale agreement in which a buyer purchases goods from a seller in different quantities over time, and the payment is made at the end of [...]
Istisna in Islamic Banking & Parallal Istisna
What is Istisna? Istisna is a special sale contract where the commodity is transacted before it comes into existence. Istisna in Islamic banking is mostly an order for the producer to manufacture a specific [...]
What is Musawamah in Islamic Banking? Examples & Contract Overview
What is Musawamah? Musawamah is an Arabic word derived from the word “sawa” which means “equalizing”. Musawamah means “bargaining” or “negotiation”, and in Islamic banking, it represents a type of sale where the seller [...]
Asset Backed Financing in Islamic Banking
What is Asset Backed Financing in Islamic Banking? According to the Islamic religion, not all investments and financial transactions are allowed for Muslims, and each of them must be compliant with the sources of [...]
Musharakah Contract in Islamic Banking
What is Musharakah? Musharakah (مشاركة) is a word of Arabic origin that literally means 'Sharing.' Its root word is Shirakah (شركة), which means “Being a Partner”. In Islamic banking and finance, Musharakah definition may [...]
Sukuk (Islamic Bond) Meaning, Structuring & Types
Sukuk Meaning Sukuk (صكوك) is a plural of the word “Suuk,” which was used by the Muslim societies of the Middle Ages for “Papers.” These papers are used to represent financial obligations originating from [...]
Is Investing in Stocks Haram or Halal?
Are Stocks Haram or Halal? Investing in stocks often raises questions such as “Is investing in stocks haram?” or “Are stocks haram?”. The answer depends on the nature of the stocks in question and [...]