What Classifies a Financial Instrument as Halal

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Essay

What classifies a financial instrument as halal?

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Definitions:

Trade Fixtures

Items of personal property brought upon the land by a tenant that are necessary to carry on the trade or business to which the premises will be devoted. Contrary to the general rule, trade fixtures remain the personal property of the tenant and are removable at the expiration of the terms of occupancy.

Quitclaim Deed

A deed that transfers to the buyer only the interest that the seller may have in a property and that contains no warranties.

Warranties of Title

Legal guarantees provided by a seller to a buyer that the seller has the right to sell the property and that the property is free from any lien or encumbrance.

Subterranean Rights

Refers to the rights to use and exploit underground resources such as minerals, oil, and natural gas located beneath a property.