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Seller’s Ignorance Of Goods’ Specifications
Goods should be thoroughly and unambiguously described in the contract of Murabaha. This should make the seller fully aware of what is to be sold....
 
Murabaha Subject Matter Pre-Requisites
The subject matter of the Murabaha must meet the following conditions:

• The subject matter must exist. An asset that does not yet exist...
 
Title Deed Issued In Name Of Promising Buyer
It is not permissible to issue the title deed in the name of the promising buyer. The title deed is proof of ownership and should be in the name of...
 
Promising Buyer Having Previous Contract With Owner Of Goods
Dealing with a client who has a previous contract with the owner of the goods depends on the nature of such a previous contract. If the contract is...
 
How is the profit in a Murabaha different from the interest on a conventional loan?
The main difference between the profit on a Murabaha, paid back in installments along with the cost, and interest on a conventional loan paid back...
 
Deferring Profit Determination Until Delivery Date In Murabaha
It is impermissible to defer profit determination in Murabaha contracts until the date of delivery.
 
Participating In Profits Of Murabaha Client
It is impermissible to receive any share of the profits of a Murabaha client and it is not permissible to add any such clause in a Murabaha contract.
 
Increased Profit Rate For Past Defaulters
It is permissible in the Shariah to charge different profit rates from different customers. The profit rate is a matter of mutual consent between...
 
Purchase Requisition In Murabaha
A client sumbits the purchase requisition when the financial institution approves a credit limit for a Murabaha. A bank may refuse to execute a...
 
Consumption Of Murabaha Asset While Acting As Agent
If the client takes possession of the asset and consumes it, a Murabaha cannot be executed for it any more. For instance, consider raw material as...
 


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