Q: What is the Shari’ah position with regards to zakāh on Murabaha home purchase plans? الجواب حامدًا و مصليًا و منه الصدق و الصواب A: Under the Murabahah home purchase plan the client incurs a debt for the balance of the purchase price that is payable over an extended period [typically 25 years as mentioned]. […]
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Are Shari’ah compliant home purchase plans considered a debt for zakah purposes?
Q: Are Shari’ah compliant home purchase plans considered a debt for zakāh purposes? الجواب حامدًا و مصليًا و منه الصدق و الصواب A: Under the Murabaha home purchase plan the client purchases the desired property on a deferred payment basis from the financier. Ownership of the property is vested in the client at the time […]
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