The Trouble with Riba (interest, usury)
Dive into Riba, learn about its history and impact.
In this video, we explore the subject of riba 💰 (interest, usury), its prohibition, and historical context. We also analyse common Riba situations and compare Islamic vs conventional finance.
Topics
0:00 Introduction
0:38 Meaning of Riba
2:16 Prohibition of Riba
3:54 Simple Ribawi Transactions
6:36 Parties Involved in Riba Transactions
8:51 Riba in Previous Nations
9:12 The Bible on Riba (Ribit)
12:17 The Merchant of Venice Story
14:07 Shylock "Sammy the Bull"
15:49 Wisdom Behind the Prohibition of Riba
17:16 Programming of Riba
17:46 The Fall of the Ottoman Empire
20:49 Types of Riba
24:28 Rules for Riba
27:59 Examples of Riba
38:03 Conventional vs. Islamic Finance
44:07 Basic Modes of Finance
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Other suggested videos:
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Wisdom behind Prohibition of Riba (interest) - Case study GFC
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