"riba" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Arabic رِبًا (riban). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ar|رِبًا}} Arabic رِبًا (riban), {{root|en|ar|ر ب و}} Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} riba (uncountable)
  1. (Islam, finance) interest or usury, which is haram (sinful) according to sharia law. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Finance, Islam
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