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Glossary

New to Islamic Finance or Halal Investment in Australia?

Our comprehensive glossary is designed to help you understand key terms related to Islamic loans, sharia compliant property finance, and halal investment in Australia. Whether you’re exploring halal finance solutions and want to understand the difference between Ijarah finance and Murabaha finance, or you’re looking to deepen your knowledge of sharia compliant Islamic finance principles, this resource provides clear, concise definitions to support your journey toward halal finance in Australia.

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Deflation

The opposite of inflation, characterised by falling prices, which can lead to reduced economic activity. 

Depreciation

The loss of value of an asset over time, often due to wear and tear....

Diminishing Musharakah

Diminishing Musharakah is a sharia compliant Islamic finance structure commonly used in Australia, for SMSF...

Diversification

Investment strategy of spreading investments across different asset classes or different segments within the same...

Dividend

Payment made by a company to its shareholders from profits, providing a return on investment.