3 /5 The Impulse: Assalamualaikum,
In conventional interest-based loans, the financier lends you the money to buy the car and then charges interest on the loan amount. This is Riba, which is prohibited in Islamic finance.
In a genuine Murabaha transaction, the financier (Iqfal, in this case) should ideally purchase the car first and then sell it to you at a markup. This way, they are selling a tangible asset rather than providing a loan. If they are not actually purchasing the car but merely financing it, that could blur the lines with conventional interest-based financing.
Its essential to ensure that the process aligns with Islamic principles. You might want to discuss the details with Iqfal and seek guidance from an Islamic finance expert or a trusted religious authority to ensure that the transaction is truly compliant.
My question here is, how come it is Islamically compliant if the client chooses the car and then Iqfal imposes a fixed rate on that amount and finances the car. Should it be like Iqfal buying it and selling it to the clients?
Jhazzak Allahu khaiyran