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Originally Posted by Airbornelawyer
Not entirely true. When I was on law review, I edited an article on Islamic lending practices and the various techniques countries, banks and businesses come up with to charge what is in effect interest, if not in name. I can't remember the details, but there's bound to be some discussion somewhere on-line.
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They call it rent, which is permissible. Yes, some of the more moderate countries get around it. Malaysia, Indonesia, etc. And these countries have become conduits. But I doubt Iran will do so under the present leadership.
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