Digital Waqf 2.0: How Islam’s oldest institution can benefit from blockchain technology The institution of Waqf has been a cornerstone of Islamic Welfare for hundreds of years. In modern times, this institution has been revived through Islamic Finance in several ways, like cash waqf, Sukuk linked Waqf and many more. Blockchain has emerged as a […]

Zakat on Digital Assets: Shariah Perspectives for Islamic Finance Introduction The rapid advent of blockchain-based instruments – notably cryptocurrencies, tokenized assets, and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) – has transformed modern finance and captured widespread interest among Muslims. As Shomad & Ghani (2024) observe, “the rapid emergence of digital assets, specifically cryptocurrency, has transformed modern finance, introducing […]

Islamic Finance Unveiled: What’s Fact and What’s Fiction. Islamic Finance has emerged as an alternative and counterpart to conventional finance in the last few decades. Although it has proven to be a reliable and often profitable system, it isn’t without its critics. Many people, in and outside the Muslim world have criticized Islamic Finance for […]

They say: “If you want to lose a friend quickly, lend them money, you may end up losing both the money and the friend.” In Islam, financial dealings are not merely worldly transactions, they are spiritual responsibilities with serious consequences. While much is said in Islamic finance about contracts, riba, and commercial ethics, our focus […]

There is a saying that goes, “Barakah is not having more, it is doing more with less.” When we think of wealth, most people focus on quantity like how much they earn, how much they save, how much they can invest. But in Islam, we’re taught to look beyond numbers. It teaches us that real […]

In today’s uncertain world, protecting our lives, businesses, and families from financial shocks is not just a luxury—it becomes a necessity. Therefore insurance has been introduced. But for Muslims seeking financial products aligned with their faith, conventional insurance poses serious Shariah concerns. This is where Takaful, the Islamic alternative to insurance, steps in as a […]

Life is extremely precious, and delicate. In one moment, you’re here, and in the next you are gone. The same goes for your wealth, one day you are a captain of industry, making significant strides in the economic sphere and the next day, you might be living from hand to mouth. Allah says in the […]

Introduction As I sit down to reflect on 2024, I’m filled with gratitude for the opportunities Allah has blessed me with to serve and contribute to the development of Islamic finance across the globe. Last year has been a remarkable journey of growth, learning, and impact – from boardrooms in Malaysia to conference halls in […]

INTRODUCTION: Learning the Ropes A man once asked the Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) whether he should tie his camel and rely upon Allah or leave it loose and rely upon Allah. The noble Prophet of Islam responded, saying “tie it and rely upon Allah.” From this brief yet profound hadith, we garner that Islam calls upon […]