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?

Monday, February 2, 2009

KL seeks global standards on Islamic banking

DOHA (Qatar): Malaysia has proposed a meeting be held to set up global standards for Islamic banking and finance, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said.

Abdullah said he had discussed this with Qatar Prime Minister Sheikh Hamad Jassem Jabor Al-Thani during meetings yesterday and had proposed for the first meeting to be held in Kuala Lumpur.

"We had asked that more attention be given to Islamic banking, considering its acceptance in the world now. The first meeting would be held among experts from countries that have Islamic banking sectors."

Abdullah said that with a global standard, problems that arose could be solved with a common approach and that it would also eliminate confusion.

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