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Islamic finance avoids charging or paying interest, which is forbidden under Sharia. Instead, it emphasizes profit-sharing, joint ventures, and asset-backed transactions. It also prohibits investment in businesses considered harmful, like alcohol or gambling. This ethical framework guides financial dealings, contrasting with conventional finance’s focus on interest and unrestricted business activities.

Key principles include the prohibition of interest (riba), risk-sharing, prohibition of uncertainty (gharar), asset-backed financing, and ethical investing. Transactions must be transparent and fair, promoting social justice and economic welfare. Islamic finance also encourages charity through mandatory almsgiving (zakat) and forbids investments in unethical industries.

A Sharia-compliant financial product follows Islamic law by avoiding interest charges, excessive uncertainty, and investing in forbidden industries. These products rely on clear and fair contracts and often use profit-sharing or leasing structures instead of traditional loans. To ensure they meet religious and ethical standards, Sharia scholars review and approve these products, allowing Muslims to participate in financial activities that align with their faith.

Legal issues often involve interpreting Sharia compliance, drafting contracts that satisfy both religious and commercial requirements, and resolving disputes over profit-sharing or asset ownership. Jurisdictional differences and regulatory challenges also arise, requiring expertise in both Islamic law and conventional legal systems.