Ijarah is an Islamic lease agreement where one party (the lessor) leases an asset to another party (the lessee) in exchange for a rental payment. There are basic principles that govern ijarah, including pillars like offer and acceptance between the two parties, a specified rental payment, and a clearly defined leased asset. Ijarah agreements must also comply with Sharia rules regarding timely payment of wages, responsibilities of parties, and termination conditions. Key issues in structuring ijarah include ensuring rental payments are not interest-based and addressing insurance, maintenance, ownership registration, and compliance oversight by a Sharia board.