Etymology

riba

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Today it means: interest or usury, which is haram (sinful) according to sharia law. Full definition →

Arabic رِبًا
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  1. Arabic · borrowed fromرِبًا
  2. Arabic · borrowed fromرِبًا
  3. English todayriba

Borrowed from Arabic رِبًا (riban).

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