Jul 09, 2025
Financial planning for retirement is essential, but may prove challenging for the Shariah-compliant retiree looking to ensure that their retirement financing isn’t tainted by...
Jul 07, 2025
There are various types of transactions that are considered invalid (bāṭil) from a Shariah perspective. One of the most commonly debated among them is short selling. In many cases,...
Jun 29, 2025
The Premium Residency program was introduced in 2019 and its goal is to attract top tier talent to Saudi Arabia. The program grants expatriates that qualify for it a number of ben...
Jun 20, 2025
SMEs typically find it challenging to obtain financing in Saudi Arabia and SMEs lucky enough to obtain loans under acceptable terms must still put-up valuable collateral. While pro...
Jun 19, 2025
When it comes to investing, assessing how to manage risk is among the most fundamental decisions an investor must take. Two strategies an investor may take are hedging and speculat...
Jun 17, 2025
As we discussed in a previous entry, commodity riba is the unfair or excessive gain that could arise from the trade or exchange of the same good or type of good but in different qu...
Jun 16, 2025
It’s never been easier to invest. The explosion of micro-investing apps, crowdfunding platforms and even fractional ownership of real estate means that it only takes relative...
Jun 11, 2025
One of the most important types of sale that has become widespread among members of society nowadays is the installment sale.
The reason behind its widespread adoption is the inte...
May 28, 2025
Riba, or usury, is a well-known crime in Islamic finance, as the religion views it as violating principles of fairness and ethical trade. Riba as it applies to lending, borrowing a...