Riba

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Riba is the (Arabic: ربا ) term for usury, the charging of which is forbidden by the Qur'an. For example, Sura Ar-Rum (30:39) states:

And that which you give in gift (loan) (to others), in order that it may increase (your wealth by expecting to get a better one in return) from other people’s property, has no increase with Allâh; but that which you give in Zakât (sadaqa - charity etc.) seeking Allâh’s Countenance, then those, they shall have manifold increase.

And Sura An-Nisa(4:161):

That they took riba (usury), though they were forbidden and that they devoured men’s substance wrongfully – We have prepared for those among men who reject faith a grievous punishment.

It is also forbiden in the The Farewell Sermon.

See also

• Islamic Banking
• Usury
• Allah
• Zakat

External links

• [Why does Islam prohibit interest (Riba)?]
• [Riba and Interest: Definitions and Implications.]

Riba is also the Bosnian and Slovene word for "[fish]".

 

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