In the case of Albaraka Bank v Halaal Royal Snacks, the court:


Held that the court did not apply Sharia law in its decision, but held that there is nothing unlawful about Sharia law transactions in banking law being applied in South Africa.


Held that Islamic banking law is a source of South African law.


Held that there is nothing preventing Islamic banking law not to be regarded as a source of South African law.


Held that Islamic banking law differs from Sharia law

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In the case of Albaraka Bank v Halaal Royal Snacks, the court held that there is nothing unlawful about Sharia law transactions in banking law being applied in South Africa. This case addressed the recognition of Islamic banking practices within the South African legal framework, indicating that these practices can coexist with domestic law as long as they comply with the existing legal standards.

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