Islamic savings accounts in Malaysia, including Savings Account-i, operate under these concepts:
- Tawarruq: This refers to a structure where the bank buys and sells commodities to provide liquidity.
- Wakalah: The bank acts as an agent (Wakil) appointed by the customer to handle transactions related to the savings account, including buying commodities on behalf of the customer.
- Wa’d: The bank gives a commitment to purchase commodities from the customer at an agreed-upon price.
- Ibra’: This is a concession granted by the customer to the bank, which may apply in cases like early withdrawal, account termination, or differences between the ceiling and effective profit rates.
- Hamish Jiddiyah: A security deposit that the bank places to secure the undertaking of asset purchases before the trade is finalized.