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Murabaha vs Traditional Riba Based Finance

DimensionRiba-Based FinanceMurabaha (SukukFi)
BasisCash lending at interestTied to real assets or capacity
PricingInterest compounds over timeProfit markup disclosed and agreed upfront
Fund flowCash disbursed to the borrowerPaid directly to the supplier, confirming delivery
Collection basisInterest scheduleActual customer payments (receivables)
  • Sharia compliance: The structure avoids riba and ties returns to real economic activity.