Amana
أمانة
Pronunciation: ah-MAH-nah
Trust or safekeeping — a fiduciary relationship in Islamic finance.
Definition
Trust or safety. In Islamic finance, refers to a trust arrangement where assets are held by one party on behalf of another. The trustee is obligated to protect the assets and return them upon request.
The concept underpins custodial banking relationships and trust-based investment structures. The Amana Funds by Saturna Capital — one of the oldest and largest halal mutual fund families in North America — are named after this concept.
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Amana (أمانة) — Trust or safekeeping — a fiduciary relationship in Islamic finance. Trust or safety. In Islamic finance, refers to a trust arrangement where assets are held by one party on behalf of another.
- Trust or safekeeping — a fiduciary relationship in Islamic finance.
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- Related: Wadiah, Wakalah
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