Is there such a thing as halal investing and is investing in the stock market allowed in Islam? One of the many ways to create wealth is by investing your money in successful companies or index funds but how can Muslims do this? More importantly, how can we do it in a shariah compliant manner? This article will show how to start your investment journey …
Aziz Deen – Islamic Finance Solicitor
In this interview we talk to Islamic finance lawyer Aziz Deen about his colourful career in this growing sector of law. He talks us through his decision process of choosing to specialise in Islamic finance, the state of the UK Islamic finance market and also gives us gems on what up and coming lawyers should be ready for and how to prepare to be the …
Islamic Finance and the Digital Generation
Our last finance review covered the most well known name when it comes to UK Islamic Banking, Al Rayan. One of the critiques however was at their online capabilities especially when comparing to the new digital banks such as Monzo and Starling.
There are quite a few names for these new offerings such as ‘challenger banks‘ or ‘fintechs‘ but for us …
Amir Tyebally- M&A Deal Transactions
Following our very popular article on the premise behind Islamic finance, it makes me very happy to have the latest TML career interview with Amir Tyebally. Having completed a law degree and then a Masters in Islamic Finance he provides a great insight into what the course is about as well as his current role of being involved in corporate merger and acquisition deals. …
The Importance of an Islamic Will
Do you know what will happen to your assets after you are gone? If you are living in a non-Muslim country and have no will then you will have died “intestate” and the laws of intestacy will govern how your assets are distributed.
There is one thing certain in this life and that is death. However, it’s also an aspect we sometimes don’t adequately prepare …
Al Rayan Bank
Al Rayan Bank’s UK roots go back to 2004 and is the UK’s oldest and largest Sharia compliant retail bank. It is by far the most well-known Islamic Bank in the UK with it winning 2019 Best UK Islamic Bank amongst a whole host of other awards. Starting out as the Islamic Bank of Britain, it grew rapidly in its early days with the …
What is Islamic Finance?
Many Muslims stay away from traditional savings accounts due to interest or riba. The overarching concept of riba is probably the most known of the Islamic finance principles but with the universal message for millennials being to save more; Muslims are often left in a quandary of what should they do with their money.
Islamic finance can go very deep and there are even …