What it means
Interest or any guaranteed excess on a loan, which is prohibited in Islamic finance.
Islamic Finance
Riba
رباInterest or any guaranteed excess on a loan, which is prohibited in Islamic finance.
CategoryIslamic Finance
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What “Riba” really means
The meaning, how it works in the UAE, and why it matters to your money.
How it works in the UAE
Riba means interest or any guaranteed excess on a loan, which is prohibited in Islamic finance.
Why it matters
It's why Islamic banks structure products as sales, leases and partnerships.
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