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Murabaha vs Conventional Loan — The Real Numbers

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The Common Misconception

Many avoid Islamic banks believing they are more expensive. This belief is inaccurate in most cases — the numbers prove it.

What Is Murabaha?

An Islamic contract where the bank buys the asset then sells it at a known profit margin — fixed and never changes. No compound interest.

Key Difference: In conventional loans you pay compound interest. In Murabaha you pay a fixed known margin from the start.

Example — Car Worth 100,000

  • Murabaha 20%: Pay 120,000 total — 2,500 per month
  • Conventional APR 6%: Pay 112,704 total — 2,348 per month

In this example the conventional loan is cheaper. But find a Murabaha at 12% — and it becomes cheaper by thousands.

Conclusion

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