Is interest a compensation for inflation ? : is the prohibition of Riba affected by inflation

Fatawa Question

My question to you is related to Riba. Some people claim that Islam has prohibited Riba not interest. They differentiate it buy saying that interest is charged on normal market and inflation rate on the other hand what Islam has prohibited is exploitation which is higher interest or (usury). Please guide me through the proper concept of Islam regarding Riba

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Publication Date

2002-04-16

Main Subjects

Economics & Business Administration
Financial and Accounting Sciences
Religion
Islamic Studies

Topics

No. of Pages

1

Data Type

Fatawa

Language

English

Record ID

BIM-724006

American Psychological Association (APA)

Qahf, Mundhir. 2002-04-16. Is interest a compensation for inflation ? : is the prohibition of Riba affected by inflation. .
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Modern Language Association (MLA)

Qahf, Mundhir. Is interest a compensation for inflation ? : is the prohibition of Riba affected by inflation. 2002-04-16.
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American Medical Association (AMA)

Qahf, Mundhir. 2002-04-16. Is interest a compensation for inflation ? : is the prohibition of Riba affected by inflation.
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