Islamic Finance
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Wealth as a Tool, Not a Goal in Islam
Wealth is frequently regarded as the ultimate indicator of success in todays society. Regardless of how they get it or what they do with it people compete to amass as much wealth and material as they can. The idea that accumulating wealth is the ultimate goal of life is reinforced by consumerism, social media display culture and peer pressure. But…
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Status-Driven Lifestyles in Islam
A person’s life can be subtly taken over by pride and the need to uphold a specific social image. It shows up as demanding more luxury than is necessary concealing hardships to look successful or turning down assistance merely to maintain appearances. This behavior is frequently disguised as lifestyle in todays society. On a deeper level however it can develop…
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How to Protect Yourself from Inflation through Islamic Investment
Everyone is impacted by inflation regardless of income level. Every year the cost of necessities healthcare and education keeps going up. This implies that if you do not manage your money well the money you save today will have less purchasing power tomorrow. For Muslims handling money is a spiritual as well as a financial obligation. Investments must adhere to…
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An Islamic Perspective of Recession
A recession is characterized by a broad drop in economic activity that leads to social unrest, increased unemployment and decreased purchasing power. Many nations view it as an emergency that needs to be addressed immediately with systemic and technical solutions. However for Muslims a recession is more than just a business occurrence it is a divine test and a prompt…
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Financial Goals for Giving, Not Hoarding
Let’s sit down for a moment, calm our minds, then ask ourselves: “What am I actually chasing money for?” Most of us would answer, “To be calm. To be stable. So as not to bother anyone later.” That’s not wrong. That’s a good intention. But… what if it turns out that wealth is not just for hoarding or enjoying alone?…
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Social Impact of Syirkah Mobilizing Assets and Resources
Have we ever thought, why is it that a country that is said to be rich, but many of its people still have difficulty living? The natural resources are there, the land is fertile, the sea is vast, but still, those at the bottom continue to struggle, while those at the top are increasingly comfortable. The problem is not in…
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Islamic Relief Through Extension of Debt Repayment Period
Talking about debt, sometimes you immediately feel tense, right? Especially when talking about late payments. The impression is immediately negative. As if the person who is in arrears must be negligent… or even considered to have no intention of paying. In fact, it is not always like that. Because there are people who are really having a hard time. They…
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How to Avoid Panic in Investment Losses
The prospect of long-term growth and financial stability makes investing an exciting and potentially lucrative endeavor. But it also carries a certain amount of risk and uncertainty. The biggest obstacles that investors encounter are not the market per se but rather their own emotional reactions to it particularly panic and fear during losing times. Successful long-term investing requires knowing how…
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The Urgency of Islamic Insurance in Financial Planning
Now more than ever prudent financial planning is essential in a world full of uncertainties including natural disasters, health crises and economic fluctuations. Financial instruments used in financial plannings must be in line with shariah principles for Muslims who aspire to live by Islamic principles. Takaful or Islamic insurance is a substantial part of Islamic financial planning. It is a…
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The Important Wealth Planning in Sharia Compliant
Feel Your Salary Increase, But Your Heart Doesn’t Feel Ease? Have you ever felt that your salary has increased, bonuses have been paid, but your heart is still restless? Saving money is getting harder, bills never end, and life feels even narrower? Maybe it’s not about how much wealth we have but how we view and manage it. In Islam,…
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