Inflation in the Islamic system : can inflation happen under an Islamic system ?

Fatawa Question

As Salamu Alaikum my question is about interest (Riba). Suppose if I give loan of some amount to someone, who returns the same amount of money in two years or more, now the amount I gave him has now depreciated in value, so in effect I am actually getting less money as compared to the money I gave him. Had I used that money in my business I would have got some profit. Does Islamic Shari’ah recognize this or this is a western way of thinking. Your answer will be greatly appreciated. Regards

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Publication Date

2002-04-18

Main Subjects

Economics & Business Administration
Financial and Accounting Sciences
Islamic Studies

Topics

No. of Pages

1

Data Type

Fatawa

Language

English

Record ID

BIM-724093

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