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?

Saturday, November 1, 2008

A Muslim's Guide to Investing and Personal Finance

NEW YORK, Oct. 15
Today Lightbulb Press released A Muslim's Guide to Investing and Personal Finance by Virginia B. Morris in association with Monem A. Salam. The guide was developed to meet the growing need by banks, brokerages, asset managers, insurance and home finance companies, and other financial services organizations to provide Shariah-compliant products for Muslim customers who want to live their financial lives in accordance with their beliefs.

"The guide is an invaluable reference for Muslims who need to invest and make personal finance decisions while adhering to the Shariah, or Islamic law - often a challenging endeavor," according to Salam, the Deputy Portfolio Manager for Saturna Capital and recipient of the "20 Rising Stars" award from Institutional Investor News.   

A Muslim's Guide to Investing and Personal Finance describes the newest, as well as more established, Shariah-acceptable investment products and specialized financial transactions that have been developed to help Muslims navigate the financial realities of the modern world, including investing for retirement, buying a home, paying for college, and maintaining a savings account, as well as insuring personal assets.

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