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An example of principle and interest payments over the term of a mortgage<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
What Is an Islamic Mortgage?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
An Islamic mortgage is a home financing arrangement that complies with Sharia principles, meaning it does not involve interest (riba). Instead of lending money and charging interest, the bank purchases the property on your behalf and allows you to buy it back over time through a series of agreed instalments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This structure is designed to ensure that transactions are based on asset ownership and risk-sharing, aligning with Islamic values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key Principles of Islamic Home Loans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
When applying for an Islamic home loan, you can expect these core principles:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022No Interest (Riba):<\/strong> The agreement avoids charging interest on the borrowed amount. \u2022Asset-Backed Financing:<\/strong> The property serves as the underlying asset, ensuring real value exchange. \u2022Risk Sharing:<\/strong> Both the bank and the buyer share certain risks of ownership. \u2022Ethical Investment:<\/strong> Funds are not invested in industries that conflict with Islamic values. In the UAE, Islamic mortgages typically use one of the following structures:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The bank purchases the property and leases it to you. You make monthly rental payments, and once the term ends, ownership is transferred to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The bank buys the property at market value, then sells it to you at an agreed markup. You repay the cost in fixed installments over a set period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You and the bank jointly purchase the property, with your share increasing as you make repayments until you become the sole owner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While conventional mortgages involve borrowing money and repaying it with interest, Islamic home loans are structured around trade, leasing, or partnership agreements. This means:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/p> <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nMain Types of Islamic Mortgage Structures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Ijara (Lease-to-Own)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Murabaha (Cost-Plus Financing)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Diminishing Musharaka (Partnership)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How Islamic Home Loans Differ from Conventional Mortgages<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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