Jun 10, 2019 | Blog, General
After the completion of the blessed month of Ramadan and the joyous day of Eid, we have been gifted with another great opportunity that we should try our best to utilise. It is Sunnah to fast 6 days of the month of Shawaal as the one who fasts 6 days in Shawaal after...
May 30, 2019 | Blog, Islamic Finance
A major difference between Islamic & conventional financial institutions is in terms of organisational structure as Islamic financial institutions have an additional governance requirement. Islamic financial institutions must have a Shariah board whose members are...
May 28, 2019 | Blog, Islamic Finance
People often ask if there is really any difference between Islamic & conventional financial institutions. Due to the frequency of this question, Insha Allah, I will post some of the major similarities & differences between an Islamic & conventional...
May 27, 2019 | Blog, General
Laylatul Qadr is a night in the month of Ramadan during which worship is better than 1000 months! Hence any legislated act of worship performed during this night such as standing for prayer, supplication, recitation of Quran, dhikr, charity etc., if accepted, will be...
May 26, 2019 | Blog, Islamic Finance Resources
I commonly get requested by individuals interested in learning more about contemporary Islamic economics/finance to recommend some books that they can read in order to increase their knowledge and exposure to this interesting topic. Due to this, Insha Allah, I will...
May 25, 2019 | Blog, General
As we enter the last 10 days of Ramadan, Eid is nearly upon us. Many of us, if we haven’t already done so, will be busy deciding what new clothes and gifts to buy for our spouses and children. However, it is important to remember not to forget our parents during...
