Abstract
Riba has been major driving force surrounding the conventional financial system of most economies especially the western economies and even economies that practice dual financial system are still not left out. This study seeks to examine riba and why it should be carved out of financial transactions. The study reveals that the no religion permits the consumption of riba in whatever form and concluded that the continuous consumption of riba will impoverish the economies of the world and even the welfare of citizens will not be left out because it is a tool that does not work in increasing utility. Keywords: riba (usury), fiqh riba al-duyun (debt usury), riba-al-buyu (trade usury), intrinsic utility, discount rate
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
