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?

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

New Index Covers Shariah-Compliant Commodities Hedge Funds

The Dubai government and Shariah Capital have launched an Islamic commodities hedge fund index, calling it the first of its kind.

The Dubai Shariah Hedge Fund Index includes as constituents four funds, part of the DSAM Kauthar Commodity Fund. The four funds each received US$50 million from the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre Authority—the government agency working with Shariah Capital to create the index—and are constituents of the Al Safi Trust, the shariah-compliant hedge fund platform established last year by Barclays and Shariah Capital.

The four funds will invest in gold, energy, natural resources and mining, the DMCC and Shariah Capital said.

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