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A - Z of Islamic finance

Learn more about Islamic finance terminology with our A to Z of Islamic finance.

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  • Wa'ad
  • A promise or undertaking
  • Wadiah
  • The acceptance of sums of money for safe-keeping in a Sharia compliant framework
  • Wakala
  • An agency contract, which usually includes in its terms a fee for the expertise of the agent. Used in some Al Rayan Bank savings accounts
  • Zakat
  • The third pillar of Islam. An obligatory contribution or tax which is prescribed by Islam on all Muslim adults having wealth above an exemption limit at a rate fixed by the Sharia.
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