Over the years, Islamic financing has grown at a rapid pace globally and is now a market worth more than $3.5 trillion. I set out to explain the 5 advantages that Islamic finance offers.
It helps by assisting financial inclusion
World Bank defines financial inclusion as ‘Financial inclusion means that individuals and businesses have access to useful and affordable financial products and services that meet their needs – transactions, payments, savings, credit and insurance – delivered in a responsible and sustainable way.’ (Worldbank.org, 2017).
The conventional banking system is based on interest payments at a rate pre-set on the deposits of money. Payment and receipt of interest is prohibited under Shariah Law, so Muslims abstain from banking. However, through Islamic banking, financial inclusion can be promoted and bring a larger pool of savings in the local and global economy.
The conventional banking system is based on interest payments at a rate pre-set on the deposits of money. Payment and receipt of interest is prohibited under Shariah Law, so Muslims abstain from banking. However, through Islamic banking, financial inclusion can be promoted and bring a larger pool of savings in the local and global economy.
Reducing the impact of harmful products and practices
Shariah principles forbid any transactions that support industries or activities which are forbidden in Islam. For example, usury, speculation, and gambling – whether these are legal or not in the place of transaction.
Principle of financial justice
Financial justice is a requirement that helps Islamic finance products function in a Shariah compliant way. The Western financial system looks at making profit through interest payments and makes the beneficiary liable for any risk. Islamic finance paves way for the sharing of profit/loss and risk involved in proportional manner.
Financial justice is a basic requirement for the functioning of Islamic finance products. Western or conventional financing looks forward to profit through interest payments and makes the beneficiary completely liable for any risk.
Contrary to this, Islamic financing paves the way for the sharing of net profit/loss and the risk involved in a proportional manner between the lender and the beneficiary. Therefore, if a financier is expecting a claim on profits of a project, it is necessary that he/she should also carry a proportional share of the loss of that project.
Financial justice is a basic requirement for the functioning of Islamic finance products. Western or conventional financing looks forward to profit through interest payments and makes the beneficiary completely liable for any risk.
Contrary to this, Islamic financing paves the way for the sharing of net profit/loss and the risk involved in a proportional manner between the lender and the beneficiary. Therefore, if a financier is expecting a claim on profits of a project, it is necessary that he/she should also carry a proportional share of the loss of that project.
Encouraging stability in investments
In Islamic finance, investments are approached with a slower, insightful decision-making process, when compared to conventional finance. Companies whose financial practices and operations are too risky are usually kept away by Islamic financing companies.
By performing intensive audits and analyses, Islamic finance promotes the reduction of risk and creates the space for a greater investment stability.
By performing intensive audits and analyses, Islamic finance promotes the reduction of risk and creates the space for a greater investment stability.
Accelerating economic development
Islamic finance companies certainly have profit creation and growth as their objectives. For which, they choose to invest in businesses based on their potential for growth and success. Thus in the Islamic banking industry, each bank will invest in promising business ventures and attempt to out-perform its competitors, in order to attract more funds from its depositors.
This will eventually result in a high return on investments both for the bank and the depositors. This is unlikely in a conventional bank, where depositors redeem returns on their deposits based on a pre-determined interest rate.
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This will eventually result in a high return on investments both for the bank and the depositors. This is unlikely in a conventional bank, where depositors redeem returns on their deposits based on a pre-determined interest rate.
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About Limra Assets
Limra Assets is a Shariah-compliant financing solutions financier that provides loans for property financing, SME businesses loans and gold investment. We offer a range of financing options to help individuals and businesses, including alternative financing for businesses that are unable to obtain funds. Our goal is to provide access to funds for investments in a Shariah-compliant manner that focuses on transparency, customer service, and competitive rates, Limra Assets can be a valuable partner in your gold investment journey.
If you’re interested in learning more about Limra Assets and our Shariah-compliant financing solutions for property purchases, gold purchases or business loans, please contact us for more information.
Disclaimer:
It is important to note that taking out a loans for any purchases and gold investment, whether through Limra Assets or any other lender, carries risks and should be approached with caution. It is important to carefully consider your financial situation and investment goals before taking out a loans, and to ensure that you fully understand the terms and conditions. Additionally, investing in gold carries its own risks and should be done with the guidance of a financial professional. This information and all external links are provided for educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.
Over the years, Islamic financing has grown at a rapid pace globally and is now a market worth more than $3.5 trillion. I set out to explain the 5 advantages that Islamic finance offers.
It helps by assisting financial inclusion
World Bank defines financial inclusion as ‘Financial inclusion means that individuals and businesses have access to useful and affordable financial products and services that meet their needs – transactions, payments, savings, credit and insurance – delivered in a responsible and sustainable way.’ (Worldbank.org, 2017). The conventional banking system is based on interest payments at a rate pre-set on the deposits of money. Payment and receipt of interest is prohibited under Shariah Law, so Muslims abstain from banking. However, through Islamic banking, financial inclusion can be promoted and bring a larger pool of savings in the local and global economy.Reducing the impact of harmful products and practices
Shariah principles forbid any transactions that support industries or activities which are forbidden in Islam. For example, usury, speculation, and gambling – whether these are legal or not in the place of transaction.