TAGS: - Islam; Business; Economics; Interest

Abstract:

Bahá'í scripture permits charging interest (riba) on loans, in contrast to Islamic law which forbids it. Interest can be economically justified, and could affect the material position of the ulama and merchant classes.

Notes:

Lecture in the University of Haifa "Lectures in Bahá'í Studies" series, January 1, 2004.

Mirrored from bahai.haifa.ac.il/past_lectures.htm.

Interest (riba) in Islam and the Bahá'í Faith

Gad Gilbar

2004-01-20

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