Shariah governance

Three schools, one public fatwa, 30-day guarantee

Quick answer

Bilen Utan Riba's contracts have been reviewed and approved by three independent Shariah scholars (Hanafi, Shafi'i, Maliki). The fatwa is public and downloadable. If you or your imam find a genuine Shariah issue within 30 days of signing, we refund the deposit in full and unwind the contract at no cost.

Who are our Shariah advisors?

  • [Sheikh X] - Hanafi school
  • [Sheikh Y] - Shafi'i school
  • [Sheikh Z] - Maliki school

Why three schools, not one?

The four Sunni schools agree on the core principle that riba is haram but differ in technical detail (when ownership transfers, which conditions require explicit agreement, how late payments are handled). Including three schools on the same contract reduces the risk that a future scholar rejects the structure on a technicality. Conservative, more expensive for us, safer for you.

The public fatwa

The full fatwa, signed by all three scholars, is published on our site. Download it, show it to your local imam, or send it to an independent scholar for review. We have nothing to hide.

30-day Shariah guarantee

If you identify a genuine Shariah issue in the contract within 30 days of signing, we will:

  1. Refund the deposit in full.
  2. Sell the car back or switch to an alternative structure.
  3. Adjust the contract if the issue is correctable.

One condition: the issue must be verified by an independent scholar, not be a matter of personal preference.

AAOIFI compliance

We follow AAOIFI Shariah Standards No. 8 (Ijarah) and No. 9 (Ijarah Muntahia Bittamleek), and FAS 32 for accounting. AAOIFI is the global reference for Islamic finance.

FAQ

Can I speak directly to your Shariah advisors?

Yes. Founding 100 members get direct access when needed. Others get answers via support within 48 hours.

What counts as a 'genuine' Shariah issue?

A structural or textual fault contrary to established fiqh, not a personal preference. Verified by an independent scholar.

Is the fatwa translated into Swedish and English?

Yes. Original is in Arabic. Translations are authorised.

Audit us before you trust us

Download the fatwa and the contract template. Show them to anyone. Then, if you're comfortable, join the waitlist.

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