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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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Halal

Permissible under Islamic law, including financial products and investments.

Haram

Forbidden under Islamic law, including certain financial practices and investments.

Hawalah

An informal system of transferring money or debts based on trust, often used for remittances.

Hedge

Investment to reduce the risk of adverse price movements, protecting against potential losses.