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UjrahA fee or wage charged for services rendered — the Islamic basis for fee-based financial services. Definition from the HalalWallet Islamic Finance Glossary. Arabic: أجرة.Published by HalalWallet (halalwallet.us).

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Ujrah

أجرة

Pronunciation: OOJ-rah

Contracts

A fee or wage charged for services rendered — the Islamic basis for fee-based financial services.

Definition

A fee, wage, or commission charged for services rendered. Ujrah provides the Islamic legal basis for fee-based financial services that avoid interest. Instead of charging interest on a loan, an Islamic bank may charge a service fee (ujrah) for processing, administration, or advisory work.

The fee must be for a genuine service, clearly disclosed, and not disguised interest. Ujrah is commonly used in Wakalah contracts (where an agent charges a fee for managing investments) and in some Takaful models.

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Quick Answer

Ujrah (أجرة) — A fee or wage charged for services rendered — the Islamic basis for fee-based financial services. A fee, wage, or commission charged for services rendered. Ujrah provides the Islamic legal basis for fee-based financial services that avoid interest.

Key Takeaways

  • A fee or wage charged for services rendered — the Islamic basis for fee-based financial services.
  • Category: Contracts
  • Related: Wakalah, Ju'alah, Ijara
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