Riba Essays

  • Essay On Islamic Banking System

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    interest (Riba), no matter what type of form or source it is. Riba is the fixed increase on the capital, collected against a fixed period. According to Qur’an, in all type of transactions, both receipts and payment of interest is prohibited. People who dealing of lending money in three conditions which are addition in the principal amount or capital, increment to the additional amount fixed in advance and the dealing made conditional to the two mentioned clauses are consider dealing of Riba. It is regardless

  • Definition Of Riba

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    QUESTION 1: EXPLAIN THE FOLLOWING: A. WHAT IS MEANT BY RIBA? DEFINE THE KINDS OF RIBA? Definition of Riba: In the literally meaning Riba is excessive or addition, but in the meaning of Shariah under Islamic Economy is the excessive that is prohibited. Also the word "Riba", in Arabic language, means an "increment' or addition". In Islamic Fiqh the term Riba has a special meaning that is an unjustified increment in borrowing or lending money, paid in kind or in money above the amount of loan, as

  • Riba Plan Of Work Essay

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    The RIBA plan of work is published by the Royal Institute of British Architects and illustrates the roles of all contributors to the projects design and construction. The plan splits work into 7 different project stages. These stages are primarily used for scheduling and is ideal when identifying what time payments should be made or what roles and responsibilities each party participating in the project should have. A project like the Community sports hall is likely to follow such guidelines to ensure

  • Literary Analysis Of Surah Ar-Rum

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    Surah Ar-Rum “And whatever riba you give so that it may increase in the wealth of the people, it does not increase with Allah.” [Ar-Rum 30:39] First of these verses is a part of Surah Ar-Rum which was undisputedly revealed in Makkah. This verse is not of prohibitive nature. It simply says that the riba does not increase with Allah i.e. it carries no reward in the Hereafter. Many commentators of the Holy Qur’an are of the opinion that the word riba in this verse does not refer to usury or interest

  • Quranic Verses In Islam

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    individually or globally. Islam teaches us (interest-free) business. Interest (Riba) is Haram (Forbidden) in Islam. So for this purpose Allah Almighty has revealed so many Ayats in Quran-e-Pak about interest (Riba) and there are also so many Ahadees of beloved Prophet Mohammad (Sall-Allahu Alayhi Wa sallam). Now take some Quranic Ayats as well as some Ahadees about interest (Riba)  Quranic Ayats: Verses in Quran-e-Pak on Riba in order of compilation. 1. Surah Al Baqarah Verses 275-281 2. Surah Aal’e

  • Use of Islamic Sharia Law in Commercial Transactions

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    Islamic Sharia Law in commercial transactions involves several prohibitions such as those of riba and gharar. Muslim scholars have agreed that the damages caused by dealing with usury and gharar outweigh their benefits; they are forbidden in the Quran and Sunna. However, this prohibition does not necessarily mean that all contracts which contain gharar are invalid; for example, sallam contracts contain gharar. The reason for this is that the benefits have overshadowed the harms. Therefore, the objective

  • Essay On Islamic Banking

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    man-made laws and not included any religious guidelines to support their systems. According to Shari’ah, which is the guidelines underlined by Islam, there is several principles of Islamic Banking that are in accordance to its practices. They are :- 1) Riba’ (interest-based transaction) is prohibited. 2) Avoidance of Gharar (uncertainty) 3) Avoidance of Zulm (opression) 4) Promotion of socio-economic justice via Islamic tax (Zakat) 5) Discourage unethical business such as business that produces harmful

  • Sharia Case Study

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    Prohibition of Riba, a term literally meaning “an excess “and interpreted as “any unjustifiable increase of capital whether in loans or sales” is the central tenet of the system. More precisely, any positive, fixed, predetermined rate tied to the maturity and the amount of principal (i.e., guaranteed regardless of the performance of the investment) is considered Riba and is prohibited. The general consensus among Islamic scholars is that Riba covers not only Usury but also the

  • Code Of Ethics In Architecture Essay

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    In his Ten Books on Architecture, Vitruvius creates a portrait of the architect as a person of broad learning and various talents. He defines the expectation of architects ‘’Durability, convenience, and beauty,’’ in Latin, firmitas, utilitas, and venustas. Are there limits to an architect’s ethical or legal responsibilities in a building process where architecture plays an increasingly smaller role? Is preservation a moral imperative? Can an architect works with international clients living within

  • The Importance Of Economic Justice In Islam

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    memorable) (H.R. Ahmad, Thabrani dan Ibnu Umar); (Sayid Sabiq ; Fiqhi The prohibition of Riba’ (Usury) Riba in Arabic word 'Az-Ziadah', literally means increment, addition, or excess while in Islamic Fiqh the term Riba is an unjustified increment of fund in trading or business, (either an excessive addition or lower addition). The prohibition of Riba in Quran through three stages: a. The first stage on Riba was revealed in Mecca period. Allah says: “And whatever you give for interest to increase

  • Islamic Banking Essay

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    Another major principle of Islamic is fairness. In Islamic banking, fairness is highlighted through its operations which the dubious terms and condition transactions are not engaged with Islamic banks. Terms and conditions needed in a transaction are disclosed in the agreement. In addition, everyone in the transaction can make informed decision which are not misled or cheated. Besides, according to article for WIBC on Islamic Banking and Finance, there is a clear division between the allowed and

  • Islamic Economics

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    transactions (USC, 2003). According to a devout Muslim leader, Shayhk Nizam Yaquby, "There is no sin in the Qu'ran - not even drinking, not even fornicating, not even homosexuality - which could be as abhorrent and serious as dealing in riba (interest)." (Useem, J., 2002). Riba is the Islamic term for interest. A large part of Islamic economics is based on the strict forb... ... middle of paper ... ...ing and pork are avoided. Asian Wall Street Journal, New York, May 18 2000. 20-21. 1999, Toronto

  • The Profession of Architecture

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    The Profession of Architecture – Roles, Responsibilities and Challenges of the future Challenging Times for the Architect Introduction Recent years have been challenging for the whole country and particularly for the construction sector and the architectural profession. Challenging times do however, afford the opportunity for reflection and debate about what is provided and delivered by the architectural profession. I will briefly discuss how factors such as climate change, technological

  • Difference Between Conventional Banking And Islamic Banking

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    while Islamic banks acquire their cash by profit and loss sharing, exchanging, renting, charging expenses for administrations rendered, and utilizing other sharia contracts of trade. Conventional banks are operating is interest, in Sharia’ah known as “Riba”. Interest is not allowed in Islam and is strongly condemned which is followed by serious consequences in the life and hereafter. In every religious also not permissible to earn interest. Interest which only makes the investor earn more and the business

  • Design & Architecture in Britain

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    of Work 2013’,Dawe.L.2014 Lecture 7 - ‘Procurement&Construction process’,Dawe.L.2014 Books Greenhalgh, B (2011). Introduction to Building Procurement. London: Spon Press Ostime, N (2013). Architects Job Book. London: RIBA Publishing. Websites RIBA. RIBA Plan of Work 2013. Available: http://www.architecture.com/TheRIBA/AboutUs/Professionalsupport/RIBAOutlinePlanofWork2013.aspx#.Uz5Cm_ldUgQ. Last accessed 2nd April 2014. placeni. Summer Urban design school. Available: http://www

  • Robotic Disinfection: Revolutionizing Hospital Hygiene

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    The first surgical robot was used in 1985. Since then, robotic tasks have expanded to include many more ways to assist doctors and patients. Disinfection Patients go to the hospital to get well. However, patients sometimes get new infections while they are being treated in hospitals. Hospital-associated infections can be very dangerous, which is why an increasing number of health-care facilities are using robots for disinfection. These robots can disinfect a room within minutes, eliminating any bacteria

  • Shariah Principles Governing Islamic Law

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    Islamic finance is the financial framework that comprise the activities according to Islamic law that known as Shariah principle. In Islamic law, any activities involved must be prohibiting from riba. Riba means extra or excess interest in payment made by buyer or customer to the seller or bank. Besides riba, Shariah Law also prohibits any transactions that contain gharar (uncertainty) and maysir (gambling). In Islam, any business activities must be clear and based on Quran. For example, Islam prohibit

  • Life Cycle Analysis

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    recycling and disposal" Source: Specifying for Greener Buildings - Stephen Curw... ... middle of paper ... ...s 1993 ( CHIP ) HMSO * Specification for Environmental Management Systems. BS7750: 1992. BSI. * RIBA Environmental Policy and Information for Members. Peter Smith. RIBA. 1995. Conclusion It is clear to see that the need for environmental life cycle analysis is great if the continuing decline of the environment is to be slowed. Firms within the construction industry must hold

  • The Role Of The Architect

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    A recent study conducted by Building Futures in association with RIBA surveyed the various demographics of the construction industry to establish their thoughts and opinions in regards to the state of architectural profession today, and in the future. The document identifies the concern that conventional building design

  • Mecca Trade And Trade Dbq

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    “O ye who believe! Do not squander one another’s wealth in vanities, but let there be amongst you traffic and trade by mutual good will.” The Holy Quran, 4:29 This quotation from the Quran is not only a command from Allah (God) through prophet Mohamed, but an indication of culture that is based on trade. Mohamed personal history as caravan trader before he had the vision in the cave Mountain of Light (Jabal al Noor) in the desert of Arabia, shows that trade was one of the Meccas vital