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Shariah-Compliant

How Halal Car Finance Works.

See exactly how it works, step by step. The Halal way.

Halal car finance lets you fund a car without paying or receiving interest. It uses a Shariah-compliant lease-to-own structure, Ijara wa Iqtina, tied to a real vehicle, with a clear route to owning it.

No Riba
Asset-Backed
Path to Ownership
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No interest is paid. You pay an agreed rental-profit charge. For easy comparison, we also show an APR-equivalent (annualised total charges). Rates from 7.9% APR-equivalent. Representative APR-equivalent 10.9%. Finance is subject to status.

Islamic Car Finance

Finance Your Car the Islamic Way

Halal car finance gives you an Islamic alternative to conventional interest-based borrowing. The finance is structured around a real vehicle with clear, Shariah-compliant terms.

From the beginning, you can understand how the arrangement works, what you will pay and the agreed route towards owning your vehicle.

Finance built around Islamic principles, connecting your agreement to a real asset rather than conventional interest-based lending.
No Riba
Asset-Backed
Clear Terms
Shariah-Compliant Finance

Islamic principles at the heart of your car finance.

Happy Muslim family with their car using halal car finance in the UK
No Riba Islamic finance principles
Shariah-Compliant Clear finance structure
Path to Ownership Clear from the outset
How It Works

Your Journey From Application to Ownership

Five clear stages take you from your first eligibility check to the final ownership stage, with the finance structured around Islamic principles throughout.

Clear from the beginning
Shariah-compliant structure
Clear path to ownership
Our Model

Ijara wa Iqtina

A Shariah-compliant route to owning your car. You use the vehicle through an agreed Ijara arrangement, then ownership transfers to you through Iqtina at the agreed completion point.

No Riba Real Asset Clear Ownership Path
HOW THE STRUCTURE WORKS

From using the vehicle to owning it.

Ijara covers the agreed use of the vehicle during the finance term. Iqtina is the agreed transfer of ownership at completion.

01 إجارة

Ijara

The Rental Stage

The vehicle you choose is purchased and made available to you under an agreed rental arrangement. You use the car during the term while the finance provider remains the owner throughout the Ijara stage.

✓Real vehicle ✓Agreed rental
Agreed Term

You use the vehicle throughout the agreed Ijara period.

Terms agreed from the outset
02 اقتناء

Iqtina

The Ownership Stage

At the agreed completion point, ownership of the vehicle transfers to you through Iqtina. The route to this transfer is established as part of the agreement from the outset.

✓Agreed transfer ✓Vehicle becomes yours
IMPORTANT TO UNDERSTAND Ownership does not build up month by month.

You progress through the agreed Ijara term. Ownership transfers at the agreed completion point through Iqtina.

Your Path to Ownership

Select a stage
Iqtina: ownership transfers to you.

Once the agreed term has been completed, ownership of the vehicle transfers to you through the agreed Iqtina arrangement. The car becomes yours.

What You Pay

How your payments work, and what you pay.

There is no interest at any stage. You pay an agreed rental-profit charge for using a real vehicle, with the full cost set out clearly before you sign.

Instead of interest on money lent, you pay an agreed rental-profit charge to use the vehicle under the Ijara arrangement. For easy comparison, an APR-equivalent is also shown, which annualises the total charges so you can weigh it against conventional finance.

Halal Finance · No Interest Representative example
Rates from 7.9% APR-equivalent
Representative 10.9% APR-equivalent

The APR-equivalent annualises the total charges so you can compare like for like. No interest is charged. Finance is subject to status.

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What you pay Rental-profit, not interest
Interest on a loan Charged on money lent, and it grows with time.
An agreed rental-profit charge For using a real vehicle, fixed and agreed up front.
Fixed and agreed up front

Your payments are set and agreed before you sign, so you know the full cost from the start.

Costs shown before you sign

Any charges that apply are set out clearly in your agreement in advance, with nothing hidden.

Early settlement option

You may be able to settle your agreement early if your circumstances change; the terms are confirmed in your agreement.

No interest is paid. You pay an agreed rental-profit charge. For easy comparison, we also show an APR-equivalent (annualised total charges). Rates from 7.9% APR-equivalent. Representative APR-equivalent 10.9%. Finance is subject to status.

Independent Shariah Review

Reviewed with Islamic principles in mind.

The Ijarah documents behind this finance structure have been independently reviewed by Alhamd Shariah Advisory, providing added confidence that the arrangement has been assessed against recognised Shariah principles.

Independent ReviewShariah documentation assessed
Ijara DocumentsReviewed finance structure
Clear Ownership PathIjara wa Iqtina structure
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Our Approach

Islamic finance is about more than changing terminology. The structure behind the transaction is what matters.

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The Structure Explained

How does Islamic financing work?

01

The vehicle is owned within the finance arrangement during the term

Throughout the Ijara period, the vehicle you choose is owned within the finance arrangement while you use it under agreed terms.

02

You make regular rental payments throughout the term

You pay an agreed rental for using the vehicle across the length of the Ijara term.

03

Each payment covers the rental and moves you along the path to ownership

Each payment is the agreed rental for using the vehicle (the provider's profit) while you progress along the agreed path towards owning it.

04

At the end of the term, ownership transfers to you

At the agreed completion point, ownership of the vehicle transfers to you through Iqtina, as set out in the agreement.

Your Journey

Ownership Transfer Timeline

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Year 1
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This shows your progress through the agreed term. Ownership transfers at completion, not gradually each month.

At the end of the contract, a separate Sale and Transfer agreement is signed to legally transfer ownership of the vehicle to you. If you have met your Ijara obligations, there is nothing left to pay.

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Before You Apply

A Few Details. Then We Can Get Moving.

Applying for halal car finance doesn't need to feel complicated. We start with a few essentials about you, your driving status and your financial circumstances.

Keep these details to hand and you'll be better prepared to move through the eligibility process and onto choosing the right vehicle.

This is the starting point, not an approval checklist. Your application is still assessed individually and additional information may be requested where needed.
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Application Essentials

What to have ready before you begin

06 Essentials
01
UK Residency You should currently be resident in the UK.
02
Aged 18+ Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
03
Valid Driving Licence Have your current licence details available.
04
Stable Income Information about your regular income.
05
UK Bank Account An active account for your finance arrangement.
06
Phone & Email Current contact details so we can reach you.
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Driving Licence Keep it to hand
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Income Details Regular income
£
UK Bank Account Active account
Frequently Asked Questions

How it works, your questions answered.

The questions people ask most about how halal car finance works, from how you pay to who owns the car and what happens at the end.

01 How does halal car finance work?

Halal car finance lets you fund a car without paying or receiving interest (riba). It uses a Shariah-compliant lease-to-own structure called Ijara wa Iqtina, where the finance is tied to a real vehicle. You use the car under an agreed rental during the term, and ownership transfers to you at the end.

02 Does halal car finance charge interest?

No. Instead of interest on money lent, you pay an agreed rental-profit charge for using the vehicle under the Ijara arrangement. For easy comparison, we also show an APR-equivalent, which annualises the total charges. Finance is subject to status.

03 Who owns the car during the agreement?

During the Ijara term, the finance provider owns the vehicle while you use it under an agreed rental. This ownership of a real asset is part of what makes the arrangement different from a conventional interest-based loan.

04 What happens at the end of the agreement?

At the agreed completion point, ownership transfers to you through Iqtina. This is done through a separate Sale and Transfer agreement, and once your obligations under the agreement are met, there is nothing left to pay.

05 How is halal car finance Shariah-compliant?

It is structured to avoid riba (interest) and gharar (unfair uncertainty), and it is tied to a real vehicle rather than a loan of money. The finance documents have been independently reviewed by Alhamd Shariah Advisory.

06 Is Ijara wa Iqtina the same as hire purchase?

Under UK law, Ijara wa Iqtina is recognised as a form of hire purchase, which gives it consumer protection. The structure underneath is different: there is no interest and no unfair uncertainty, and the sale and transfer of ownership is a separate agreement.

07 Will checking my eligibility affect my credit score?

No. The initial eligibility check uses a soft search, which does not affect your credit score. This lets you explore your options before deciding whether to make a full application.

08 Is halal car finance available across the UK?

Halal car finance is available to eligible applicants across the UK. You apply online, receive a decision, and choose a car from a trusted dealership, subject to status.

09 Can non-Muslims apply?

Yes. Halal car finance is open to everyone, whatever your faith. Many people choose it for the fixed, transparent structure, with no interest and clear costs agreed before you sign.

10 Can I settle the agreement early?

You may have the option to settle your agreement early if your circumstances change. The specific terms that apply are confirmed as part of your agreement, so it is worth discussing early settlement with us before you commit.

11 Do the payments include insurance or warranty?

No. You arrange your own fully comprehensive insurance from the day you collect the car. Warranty is not included in the finance, though it may be possible to include it where it appears on the dealer invoice.

12 Is it more expensive than conventional finance?

Not by design. You pay an agreed rental-profit charge instead of interest, with every cost fixed and disclosed before you sign. An APR-equivalent is shown so you can compare it like for like with conventional finance.

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