Peace All,
I have a question regarding banking (taking deposits and making loans, both at interest). If I understand correctly, it is forbidden to charge interest in Islam.
Does this mean keeping deposits at a bank and earning interest, or getting a loan, or making a loan at interest is forbidden altogether? Is there an alternative that is recognized as permissible? For example, most people need to take a mortgage out in order to buy a home. How is this handled in an Islamic manner?
Peace Again,
Bartdanr
I have a question regarding banking (taking deposits and making loans, both at interest). If I understand correctly, it is forbidden to charge interest in Islam.
Does this mean keeping deposits at a bank and earning interest, or getting a loan, or making a loan at interest is forbidden altogether? Is there an alternative that is recognized as permissible? For example, most people need to take a mortgage out in order to buy a home. How is this handled in an Islamic manner?
Peace Again,
Bartdanr