Thursday, February 10, 2011

Al Wadi’ah – Part I

Definition

Wadi’ah is derived from the word wada’a meaning lodge, leave or deposit. In Islamic Banking perspective, wadi’ah refers to safekeeping instrument that allows a person to keep the wealth or assets belonging to oneself with another person. In fact, it was practiced before Islam came. Under an Islamic scheme of savings, customers are assured for an interest free safekeeping services.

However, unlike the conventional banks, Islamic Banks or Financial Institutions not promising the customers any profit or interest for their deposits but they may offer the customers a profit earned by the bank through the investments made by utilizing using the customers money. It is called “Hibah” where it is absolute discretion of the bank.

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