Sharia

Also known as Shariah or Shari'ah. Islamic principles and jurisprudence derived from a number of sources, including the Quran. Principles relevant to the financial markets include overlapping prohibitions on riba (interest), maisir (speculation akin to gambling), gharrar (uncertainty) and unjust enrichment.

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