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The Impact of Inflation

December 25, 2022
Mufti Faraz Adam

Inflation is a sustained increase in the general price level of goods and services in an economy over a period of time. When the general price level rises, each unit of currency buys fewer goods and services; consequently, inflation reflects a reduction in the purchasing power of money. Inflation has a significant impact on the […]

October 24, 2022
Mufti Faraz Adam

Introduction Branding is one of the core features of today’s companies as it is the brand which gives identity, look, and feel. As the saying goes, “People buy brands, not products”, it is the brand which leaves a footprint in the minds of consumers, and it is the very same brand which customers align with. […]

11 Oct 22

Designing a Transformative Programme with Islamic Social Finance Instruments

Mufti Faraz Adam

Introduction One of the hallmarks of Islam is the prominence of social finance. The early revelation is categoric and clear on two elements: duty to Allah and duty to people. The Qur’an describes the peril of the people in the Hereafter and gives two primary causes: “For he did not believe in Almighty Allah, he […]

July 25, 2022
Mufti Faraz Adam

It is common to read about the Islamic Finance industry worth over £3 trillion USD, with Islamic banking having the lion’s share of the market; According to Refinitiv Islamic finance data, the banking sector still has share of 70 percent of Islamic finance assets. Sukuk is the second largest contributor to Islamic finance assets with […]

July 18, 2022
Mufti Faraz Adam

Definition of a Preference Share Preference shares are shares that rank above other share types and classes in terms of dividends or capital but have restricted voting rights. They are almost always fixed-income securities. The specifics of preference shares are usually set out in the company’s articles of association or shareholder agreements[1]. Key features of a preference […]

July 11, 2022
Mufti Faraz Adam

Data compiled in the last couple of years suggests that the start-up economy is worth over $3 trillion USD. This roughly equates to the GDP of the G7[1]. Start-ups embrace growth and innovation. Start-ups typically test assumptions that haven’t been tested before, through new technologies, products, and services. Funding is the life of a start-up, […]

July 3, 2022
Mufti Faraz Adam

Money is not just something which concerns Islam and Muslims, it is something which is a universal concern. Every human of every economy is impacted by the medium of exchange that is used in a system. Hence, the soundness of money is as important as blood is to the body; and the health of the […]

June 26, 2022
Mufti Faraz Adam

The greatest days of the year are the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah. The Prophet (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam) said: ‘There is no day more honourable in Allah’s sight, and no acts more beloved therein to Allah than those in these 10 days. So, say tasbih (subhanallah), takbir (Allahu akhbar) and tahlil (la ilaha illallah) a lot.’ […]

June 23, 2022
Mufti Faraz Adam

The word Riba is constructed of three root letters, namely Ra, Ba and Waw. Interestingly, the word for profit in Arabic is Ribh, which is constructed of three root letters too, namely Ra, Ba and Ha. Despite the familiarity in terms of their root letters, there is a world of difference between Riba and Ribh, […]

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The Impact of Inflation

Sharia Thoughts on Brand Acquisition and Brand as an Asset

Designing a Transformative Programme with Islamic Social Finance Instruments

The Convergence of Institutional Islamic Finance and Grassroots Islamic Finance

The Shariah Breaches of Preference Shares

How to Structure a Shariah Compliant Convertible Note

12 Characteristics of Money from the Lens of Shariah

Combining Business and Hajj, Profit and Spirit

An Exploration of the Meanings of Riba in the Qur’an | Riba Exposed Series – 3

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