Borrowing and Lending

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What is the difference, and what is ok & what is not? Borrowing without interest (al-estelaf) Borrowing with interest (like Loans from persons or from banks) Al-Reba…
What does Usury (al-Reba) and Extortion (al-Morabaha) mean? Are they ok? Why or why not?

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