The funds under these types of accounts are accepted under the concept of Qard. Withdrawals from these accounts can be made on demand. These funds are utilized by BAHL-IBD for shariah compliant financing and investment activities. The following accounts are offered under this category:
Distinguishing Factor | Islamic Non Remunerative | Conventional Non-Remunerative |
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Utilization | Funds can only be utilized for Shariah compliant financing and investment activities. | No shariah based restriction on utilization of funds. |
Free Services | No free banking services can be offered specifically on current account. | Free banking services can be offered specifically on current account. |
The funds under these deposits are invested with the intention to earn returns on invested funds. BAHL-IBD offers remunerative deposits under Mudarabah arrangements. Under the arrangements the depositor is Rab-ul-Maal and bank is Mudarib. The funds generated under this category become the part of Mudarabah pool and are utilized for Shariah compliant financing and investing activities. The profit generated therefrom is shared between the bank and depositors in agreed ratio. In case of loss the Rab-ul-Maal i.e. depositors will bear the loss, provided loss is not due to negligence of Mudarib i.e. Bank.
BAHL-IBD offers two deposit schemes under this category:
Distinguishing Factor | Islamic Remunerative | Conventional Remunerative |
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Contract | Funds are accepted under Mudarabah agreement. | It is a Loan Contract. |
Relationship | Relationship between Bank and Customer is that of Partners. | Relationship is of Debtor and Creditor. |
Return | Profit rate are not fixed. Profit from Mudarabah Pool is distributed amongst the depositors. | Rate of return is fixed and guaranteed and depositor gets the return even if the bank suffers losses |
Restrictions | Funds can only be utilized in Shariah compliant financing and investment activities. | No Shariah based restriction on utilization of funds. |