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Riba (Interest) & Inflation

March 19, 2000

The Supreme Court of Pakistan, in determining the applications and implications of the term “Riba” asked for assistance of religious scholars and other interested people of the country. For this purpose, answers to ten questions were sought. The sixth among these questions was: It is evident that the value of the paper-currency has a trend […]

Filed Under: Articles, Economic Issues

Mr. Jochen Katz’ Comment on the Explanation of the Law of Inheritance Posted on his Website

January 14, 2000

Mr Jochen Katz has given links to Muslim responses to his criticism on the law of inheritance of the Qur’an, on the same page on which his criticism can be seen. Below these links, Mr. Katz has given a general comment for all these Muslim responses, which, incidentally, include my response to his criticism as […]

Filed Under: Articles, Economic Issues

The Implication of Narratives Ascribed to the Prophet (pbuh) Regarding Bequest…

June 15, 1999

Note: This article was basically written in reply to some comments/criticisms that I received from a brother, on my article: “Understanding the Law of Inheritance of the Qur’an“. It may kindly be noted that in contrast to the general writings on this web site, this article is of a comparatively technical nature and knowledge of […]

Filed Under: Articles, Economic Issues, Social Issues, Sources of Islam

“Riba” in Relation to Loans from Muslims and/or Non-Muslims and the Issue of Payment of “Riba”

March 19, 1999

The Supreme Court of Pakistan, in determining the applications and implications of the term “Riba” asked for assistance of religious scholars and other interested people of the country. For this purpose, answers to ten questions were sought. The fourth among these questions was: Is there any difference between a Muslim and a non-Muslim in the […]

Filed Under: Articles, Economic Issues

Does the Prohibition of Riba Apply Only to Interest on Personal Loans?

March 19, 1999

The Supreme Court of Pakistan, in determining the applications and implications of the term “Riba” asked for assistance of religious scholars and other interested people of the country. For this purpose, answers to ten questions were sought. The second among these questions was: What is the true scope of the transactions to which the bar […]

Filed Under: Articles, Economic Issues

The Definition & the Connotation of the Term “Riba”

March 19, 1999

The Supreme Court of Pakistan, in determining the applications and implications of the term “Riba” asked for assistance of religious scholars and other interested people of the country. For this purpose, answers to ten questions were sought. The first among these questions was: The Holy Qur’an has prohibited ‘Riba. What is meant by this term? […]

Filed Under: Articles, Economic Issues

Guaranteeing a Fixed Profit as an Alternative to Riba

March 19, 1999

The Supreme Court of Pakistan, in determining the applications and implications of the term “Riba” asked for assistance of religious scholars and other interested people of the country. For this purpose, answers to ten questions were sought. The tenth among these questions was: Whether a creditor can fix time and rate of profit while the […]

Filed Under: Articles, Economic Issues

Modes of Financing Allowable in an Islamic State

March 19, 1999

The Supreme Court of Pakistan, in determining the applications and implications of the term “Riba” asked for assistance of religious scholars and other interested people of the country. For this purpose, answers to ten questions were sought. The seventh among these questions was: If all the forms of interest or mark-up are held to be […]

Filed Under: Articles, Economic Issues

Payment of a Fixed Profit on Government Securities

March 19, 1999

The Supreme Court of Pakistan, in determining the applications and implications of the term “Riba” asked for assistance of religious scholars and other interested people of the country. For this purpose, answers to ten questions were sought. The fifth among these questions was: The Government of Pakistan and some institutions under its control acquire loans […]

Filed Under: Articles, Economic Issues

The Arrangement of ‘Buy-back on Mark-up’

March 19, 1999

The Supreme Court of Pakistan, in determining the applications and implications of the term “Riba” asked for assistance of religious scholars and other interested people of the country. For this purpose, answers to ten questions were sought. The third among these questions was: The Pakistani banks and some financial institutions finance their clients on the […]

Filed Under: Articles, Economic Issues

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