Words of Wisdom - the Editor
Peace.
Got busy with a new project. So couldn’t add more news. Although I came across a fine article by a brother on the history and future of Islamic Banking. I was surprised to know that Islamic banking had beginnings in 1975. Wow. That’s almost as early as my birth. And I guess if there are enough like minded people any idea is bound to grow. I too used to wonder if I can invest without plunging into interest based transactions.
UK I noticed is taking some fine initiatives to promote Shariah Finance. Also came across a western brother or atleast who calls Muslims his brothers and sisters but laughs cynically at the DOW Islamic index as 'bending backwards' to accommodate those guys who have four wives and cut of peoples hands. O well some people just don't get it, do they?
New Sharia-compliant hotel in Dubai
United Arab Emirates: Saturday, January 19 - 2008 at 11:33
Hotel management group Millennium is opening a 163-room Sharia-compliant property in Dubai that does not serve alcohol and has separate timings for men and women using the swimming pool, reported Gulf News. Reda Mukhtar, general manager of the Copthorne Hotel, said the hotel, opening on Sunday, will serve people looking for a 'more decent treatment' in services. Mukhtar said the hotel is open to families and individuals, but it will not try to find out the relationship between a couple when they check in.
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