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Islamic home finance: an independent Sharia review before you sign

Buying a home is one of the biggest financial commitments of your life. We help you understand your home finance contract and review it against AAOIFI Sharia standards, so you can sign with peace of mind.

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Our home finance services

Two ways we can help

Many products are marketed as Islamic, but it is the details inside the contract that decide whether it truly complies. Every service is priced individually, so request a quote and we will reply with a clear fee.

Finance Structures & Contract Models Explained

We explain the common structures in plain language (Ijara ending in ownership, diminishing Musharaka and Murabaha) with a checklist of the points to look for in each.

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Sharia Review of Your Finance Contract

We review the contract offered by the finance provider and give you a written report with our Sharia observations and the questions worth asking the provider before you sign.

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What we review

What we check in your home finance contract

Our review follows the AAOIFI Sharia standards and covers the clauses that matter most in home finance.

  • Ownership of the property and who bears its risk
  • Major maintenance and insurance (Takaful) responsibilities
  • How the rent or profit is calculated and reviewed
  • Late payment charges, and whether they go to charity
  • Early settlement terms
  • What happens if the property is damaged or payments are missed
How it works

From contract to peace of mind

1

Send the contract

Share the offer, draft contract and full terms from the provider.

2

Sharia review

We review every clause against AAOIFI standards.

3

Written report

You receive our observations and questions in plain language.

4

Your questions

We answer your follow-up questions on the report.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Islamic home finance available in the UK?

Yes. Several providers offer home finance based on structures such as Ijara and diminishing Musharaka. We help you understand the contract you are offered from a Sharia perspective.

Can you tell me which bank is best?

No. We do not compare or recommend providers or products. We review the contract you have been offered from a Sharia perspective only.

How long does the review take?

It depends on the length of the contract. We confirm the timescale with your quote before any work begins.

How much does it cost?

It depends on the service and the contract. Request a quote and we will reply with a clear fee.

Important: The Bridge of Wisdom Limited provides Sharia review and guidance only. We do not provide mortgage, home finance or other regulated financial advice, we do not recommend a finance provider, and we do not arrange finance. Financial decisions should be made with the help of an adviser authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

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Tell us about the contract you have been offered, and we will reply with a quote.

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