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Islamic Finance Basics

How does Ijara home financing work?

Sources researched September 13, 2026

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Ijara is a lease. In a lease arrangement leading to ownership, the right to use the home and the mechanism for acquiring it are distinct. IIFA’s resolution requires a genuine lease and an appropriate separate ownership-transfer arrangement. Review when ownership transfers, what you pay and who carries ownership-related responsibilities.

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