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4 Ways Islamic Finance Can Help Fight Poverty
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4 Ways Islamic Finance Can Help Fight Poverty

We live in an era of immense wealth and riches. We are among billionaires, skyscrapers, and every manner of convenience. However, despite the immense riches all around us, many people around the globe are living in abject poverty. Millions of people face starvation or don’t have access to proper

  • Zubayr Osman
Zubayr Osman Jan 23, 2023 • 9 min read
Riba: What It Is, and How to Avoid it
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Riba: What It Is, and How to Avoid it

The Islamic Golden Age saw the Muslim civilization flourish with significant advancements made in areas such as science and the arts. This was all underpinned by Islamic economic ideals, which didn’t allow the use of riba. Riba (interest) is strictly forbidden in Islam and has many evils. Fast forward

  • Adil Hussain
Adil Hussain Jan 3, 2023 • 12 min read
Raising Financially Literate Kids: A Muslim Parent's Guide
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Raising Financially Literate Kids: A Muslim Parent's Guide

The last few months have proven to be quite the financial whirlwind globally. From rising inflation rates to stagnating salaries - learning to build a healthy relationship with your money is more important now than ever before. We’re facing a recession that looks quite different from that of 2008. The

  • Uneesa Zaman
Uneesa Zaman Dec 26, 2022 • 6 min read
What Are Shariah Standards, and Why Do We Need Them?
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What Are Shariah Standards, and Why Do We Need Them?

The Islamic finance world can seem complicated–there are several terms and concepts which you likely may not have heard before. One of those concepts is a shariah standard. If you have looked into halal investing (also sometimes referred to as shariah-compliant investing or Islamic investing), it’s probably

  • Zoya Team
Zoya Team Dec 7, 2022 • 7 min read
What Are Sukuk? How Islamic Bonds Work and How to Invest
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What Are Sukuk? How Islamic Bonds Work and How to Invest

Sukuk (Islamic investment certificates, also called Islamic bonds) are securities that give you part ownership of a real asset, project or business. Instead of riba (interest) on a loan, you receive a share of the rent or profit that asset earns, and the issuer usually buys the asset back at

  • Zoya Team
Zoya Team Aug 26, 2022 • 10 min read
The Islamic Case for Bitcoin
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The Islamic Case for Bitcoin

This is an opinion editorial by Muslim Bitcoiner, the host of the Muslim Bitcoiner Podcast. This content is for informational purposes only and does not represent legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. One of the biggest challenges Muslims face when seeking to invest in a halal way is to

  • Muslim Bitcoiner
Muslim Bitcoiner Aug 11, 2022 • 8 min read
How ESG Investing Fits Into Your Halal Portfolio
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How ESG Investing Fits Into Your Halal Portfolio

Social inequality, abject poverty, poor labor conditions, bad leadership, and climate change are some of the issues plaguing society. Investors are becoming increasingly conscious of these challenges and are aware of the influence that their investments may have, both positive and negative. Unsurprisingly, investors are looking for approaches that are

  • Zubayr Osman
Zubayr Osman Jul 27, 2022 • 6 min read
The Muslim Women's Guide to Investing
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The Muslim Women's Guide to Investing

How often do you hear about women investing in the stock market? If you’re like most people, probably not very frequently. That’s because investing is typically seen as the domain of men, and even the words used to describe the process of investing tend to be very masculine.

  • Malak Kudaimi
Malak Kudaimi Jul 19, 2022 • 9 min read
The Complete Guide to Building Your Own Halal Index Fund
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The Complete Guide to Building Your Own Halal Index Fund

Inflation is here and has already eroded the purchasing power of your money. The price of many essential goods and services has increased, straining the pursestrings of households everywhere. In times like these, preserving the value of your money is paramount. A tried and tested strategy is investing your money

  • Adil Hussain
Adil Hussain Jun 15, 2022 • 9 min read
7 Halal Ways To Beat Inflation
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7 Halal Ways To Beat Inflation

Inflation is on the rise and is truly a global problem. Advanced economies, emerging markets, and developing economies are all seeing an increase, although for different reasons. It is important to inflation-proof your finances and investment portfolio wherever you are. A good starting point would be to figure out

  • Haider Saleem
Haider Saleem May 20, 2022 • 6 min read
4 Ways to Purify Your 401(k) from Haram Earnings
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4 Ways to Purify Your 401(k) from Haram Earnings

A note to the reader: In my last piece, I shared the importance of a 401(k) retirement account and explored the different ways you can set it up in a halal way. Below, we’re going to focus on some practical ways you can cleanse any impermissible earnings in

  • Malak Kudaimi
Malak Kudaimi Apr 27, 2022 • 5 min read
Is My 401(k) Plan Halal?
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Is My 401(k) Plan Halal?

A note to the reader: In this article, I will be using the term “401(k)” for the sake of simplicity. This article will also apply to you if your employer offers you a 403(b) or a 457 plan. The terms and conditions of these types of accounts are

  • Malak Kudaimi
Malak Kudaimi Apr 14, 2022 • 9 min read
3 Lessons on Managing Your Wealth from the Legacy of Uthman ibn Affan
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3 Lessons on Managing Your Wealth from the Legacy of Uthman ibn Affan

Uthman ibn Affan – Allah be pleased with him – is one of the most prominent Companions of the Prophet (peace be upon him), and one of the few known to have been remarkably wealthy. Let’s explore some aspects of his relationship with money. The early life and trade of Uthman

  • Hassam Munir
Hassam Munir Apr 6, 2022 • 7 min read
A Muslim's Guide to Becoming Financially Independent and Retiring Early (FIRE)
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A Muslim's Guide to Becoming Financially Independent and Retiring Early (FIRE)

How do you spend your time? For most of us, this usually involves some combination of sleep, work, sustenance, education, prayer, exercise, and leisure. Balancing all of these activities is one of life’s great struggles. Work is perhaps the area we have the least control over, as the majority

  • Adil Hussain
Adil Hussain Mar 28, 2022 • 7 min read
NFTs: Halal or Haram?
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Are NFTs Halal or Haram? Rulings on Royalties, Crypto and Zakat

NFTs are not inherently halal or haram. See what you actually buy, what scholars say, how royalties and crypto payments are judged and how zakat applies.

  • Zoya Team
Zoya Team Mar 1, 2022 • 6 min read
A Muslim Couple's Guide to Achieving Financial Success
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A Muslim Couple's Guide to Achieving Financial Success

You have big financial goals for yourself and your family but for some reason, they don’t seem to translate into your everyday lives. Why might you ask? I’m going to share a fundamental framework to help you achieve your shared financial goals and what has fueled my family’

  • Amera Elnamara
Amera Elnamara Feb 25, 2022 • 5 min read
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