What is Murabaha?
Murabaha (also written Murābaḥah) is a form of Islamic financing in which a financial institution purchases an asset on behalf of a customer and sells it to that customer at a pre-agreed marked-up price. The mark-up — the institution's profit — is disclosed upfront. The customer repays the total (cost + profit) in installments over the agreed term.
Because the transaction involves an actual sale of a tangible asset rather than a money loan, it does not constitute riba (prohibited interest) under mainstream Shariah interpretations. Murabaha is widely used for vehicle financing, equipment, and consumer goods — and in some jurisdictions for property purchases.
How Murabaha Differs from a Conventional Loan
In a conventional loan, a lender gives you money and charges interest on the outstanding balance over time — the interest amount can change if rates are variable. In a Murabaha arrangement, the total profit is calculated and fixed at the outset. You know the exact amount you will pay in total before signing. There is no compounding of unpaid interest — the sale price is set and does not increase if you pay slowly (though penalties for late payment may apply, handled differently under Shariah principles).
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter the asset's purchase price (what the bank will pay the seller).
- Enter the profit rate quoted by the institution (expressed as a percentage per annum).
- Enter the financing term in months (e.g., 60 months = 5 years).
- Optionally enter any deposit you are contributing.
The calculator estimates your monthly installment and total amount payable. Always verify figures with your Islamic finance provider — the exact structure may differ depending on the institution and jurisdiction. Owdra calculators do not constitute a recommendation, fatwa, or financial advice.