Mudarabah Essay

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7.0 Application of Mudarabah
7.1 Mudarabah as source of fund in Islamic banks
To mobilize the funds, bank accepts deposits or investments from customers under Mudarabah contract. In these cases, the bank switches its position to be the mudarib and the depositors or investors are the rabbul mal. All the deposits are pooled and the bank uses them to finance projects or invests them in other businesses. Profit is shared according to pre-agreed ratio. However, if any loss suffered by the business will be borne entirely by the investor unless there is a negligence or breach of terms of contract from the bank. The bank may receive compensation (Mudarib fees) from its investors in return for management of their funds. The Bank is bound to return the capital to the investors after deducting any losses or Mudarib fees at the time of ending up the contract.

7.2 Mudarabah as a financing instrument
7.2.1 Project financing
The bank provides the capital as …show more content…

The holders of Mudarabah Sukuk are the suppliers of capital (rabbul mal). They own shares in the Mudarabah equity and its return is according to the percentage of ownership share. Mudarabah Sukuk holders have the right to transfer the ownership by selling deeds in the securities market. Mudarabah Sukuk should not contain a guarantee from the issuer or the manager for the fund. Mudarabah Sukuk can be issued to mobilize funds and strengthen trading and industrial activities.
7.2.5 Inter-bank Funds Market
In Malaysia, the Islamic Inter-bank Money Market (IIMM) was introduced in January 3, 1994 as a short-term intermediary to provide a ready source of short-term investment outlets based on Shariah principles. BNM issued the guidelines on the IIMM in December 1993 to facilitate proper implementation of the IIMM. One of the aspects covered by IIMM is the Mudarabah interbank investments

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