Islamic Economics
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4 Steps for Financial Management when Finances Not Stable
Have you ever felt like your money always runs out quickly? It’s just the beginning of the month, but your wallet is already thin. Salary comes in, then it goes out immediately. It feels like you haven’t even breathed a sigh of relief, needs keep coming. Even though it doesn’t mean that we are wasteful, it’s just that, finances are…
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Investing for Passive Income? Here Little Known Facts
You must have heard the term passive income, right? Even many Muslims now use this term to describe income that flows without having to work hard continuously. But, what exactly does passive income mean? Is this concept really in accordance with Islam? So, what does it have to do with investment? Is investment a passive income? Or is it different?…
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The Urgency of Emergency Fund Before Investing
In the field of personal finance, the fundamental need of setting up an emergency fund is frequently eclipsed by the appeal of investing. Even though investments have the potential to generate large returns they are not always risk-free and do not provide the immediate response needed in unexpected financial emergencies. Thus making an emergency fund a top priority is not…
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Islamic Estate Planning: What Is That and How to Do It?
Planning an Islamic estate is a religious obligation rather than merely a financial one. Islam views prudent wealth management and proper posthumous distribution as a sign of adherence to divine law and empathy for ones family and community. According to Sahih al-Bukhari the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) stated: “It is the duty of a Muslim who has anything to bequeath not…
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A Muslim’s Attitude in the Disruptive Era
Rapid changes in every area including education society the economy and technology characterize the disruptive era. These shifts require a Muslim to maintain a strong commitment to Islamic values while adopting a flexible productive mindset. Increasing Piety and Faith A Muslim must first be spiritually intelligent. Muslims need to strengthen their faith and piety in the face of digital temptations…
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The Urgency of Frugal Living in Islam
Islam offers a strong and unmistakable call to live simply and spend prudently in a time characterized by consumerism and the never-ending quest for material wealth. Islams definition of frugal living is based on the principles of stewardship, thankfulness and moderation. The goal is to use resources sensibly and purposefully not to live in poverty or self-denial. Financial decisions are…
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Check Again! Is your Debt a Blessing or a Curse?
Many people believe that debt is an essential component of contemporary life. We can accomplish goals that might otherwise be unattainable by borrowing money whether it be through business financing, credit cards, mortgages or student loans. But at what point does beneficial debt become a financial trap?The Quran forbids reckless borrowing and extravagant spending. As the evidence Surah Al-Isra verse…
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How to Avoid FOMO in Investment
Investing is now easier than ever in the digital age. Anybody can purchase stocks, cryptocurrencies or mutual funds with a few smartphone taps. FOMO or the fear of missing out is one of the most prevalent psychological issues brought on by this convenience. In the context of investing FOMO is the emotional reaction that occurs when we observe others appear…
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Business Partners Split? A Test of Syirkah Trust
Building a business with friends, relatives, or colleagues that you trust as business partners is like riding a boat together: if the oars are not in tune, the direction can be unstable. Especially if someone starts to be dishonest, the boat could sink, trust will be shattered, and the partnership will end. In fact, in Islam, partnership or partnership is…
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Mountains of Gold Don’t Stop the Desire to Accumulate Wealth
Have you ever bought a new cellphone, but a week later you feel like upgrading it again? Or have you just received a work bonus, but your mind is already running to installments for a new car, vacations, or branded goods that weren’t that urgent before? That’s a small example of one big problem: the desire to accumulate wealth that…
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