Where does “riba” come from?
riba (Swahili) comes from Arabic رِبًا.
riba (Swahili): interest; greed, avarice; usury
Definitions
- interest; greed, avarice; usury
Ancestry of “riba”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arabic | رِبًا | — |
riba (Swahili) comes from Arabic رِبًا.
riba (Swahili): interest; greed, avarice; usury
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arabic | رِبًا | — |