20.04.2012 - The islamic financial system's ancient, interesting idea: Banning interest
As the Islamic finance sector booms, sharia-compliant systems present opportunities for growth as well as reflection on western economic models. The trillion-dollar industry already has many clamoring to get in on sharia-based investments. What makes it so different? Islamic tradition prohibits charging interest (called "riba") and borrowers and lenders are held to high moral standards...............................................Full Article: Source
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