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Buyer’s Guarantee For Goods Imported By The Seller Using A Murabaha
In general, the bank—who is the buyer of the goods—should accept responsibility and liability for the goods and ensure their safe arrival. However,...
 
Appointment Of Guarantor In Murabaha Sale
It is permissible to appoint a guarantor in a Murabaha sale on credit. The guarantor should be provided a letter which stipulates that guarantees...
 
Murabaha Contract For Foreign Trade
A Murabaha contract for purchase of foreign goods would include the following parties:

• The Islamic Bank (“Bank”)
• Bank’s client...
 
Importing Goods On Basis Of Quotation Addressed To Buyer
It is permissible for the bank to import goods under a Murabaha agreement based on a quotation issued under the name of the client. However, it is...
 
LC In The Client's Name In An Import Murabaha
In general, it does not affect the validity of the Murabaha transaction if the documentary credit mentions the client as the co-importer or sole...
 
Importing Goods In Name Of Buyer In Murabaha Contract
A Murabaha transaction is one in which the seller buys goods requested by the buyer and sells them to the buyer at a cost plus an agreed upon...
 
Importing Goods Under Special Permission To Be Sold Under Murabaha
It is permissible to import goods to be sold on Murabaha the import of which is generally restricted but has specifically been permitted by the...
 
Including Insurance Charges To Cost Of Goods Under Murabaha
It is permissible to include insurance expenses to the cost of goods being sold under a Murabaha. However, the insurance expense is not considered...
 
Insurance Cover On Goods Ordered Under Murabaha
It is permissible to obtain insurance cover on goods to be sold under Murabaha, though it is not necessary in the Shariah. However, if the...
 
Currency Conversion Rate for Imported Goods
In case of goods imported under a Murabaha, the bank should use the conversion rate prevailing on the day of purchase from the exporter.
 


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