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Educational guides on Zakat, Khums, halal investing, and Islamic finance — covering every major school of thought.
A Beginner's Guide to Halal Investing
Learn the fundamentals of halal investing, including Shariah screening criteria, halal stocks and ETFs, dividend purification, and building a halal portfolio.
Zakat on Business Inventory and Trade Goods
Learn how Zakat applies to business inventory, trade goods, and commercial assets. Understand valuation methods, the distinction between fixed and trade assets, and how different schools of thought approach business Zakat.
Is Zakat Due on Cryptocurrency?
Explore how contemporary scholars view Zakat on cryptocurrency, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, staking rewards, DeFi yields, and NFTs. Learn the calculation methods and key considerations.
Zakat on Rental Income and Real Estate
Understand how Zakat applies to rental income, investment properties, and real estate holdings. Learn the difference between personal residences and investment properties, and how schools of thought treat real estate.
When Is Zakat Due? Understanding the Hawl
Learn what the hawl (lunar year) means for Zakat, when your Zakat becomes due, how fluctuating wealth affects the timeline, and whether paying Zakat early is permitted.
How Debt Affects Your Zakat Calculation
Understand how different types of debt — short-term, long-term, mortgages, and money owed to you — affect your Zakat calculation. Learn how each school of thought treats debt deductions.
Zakat al-Fitr: Rules, Amounts, and Timing
Learn everything about Zakat al-Fitr (Fitrana) — who pays, how much, when to pay, and who can receive it. Understand the differences between schools of thought on this important obligation.
What Makes a Stock Halal or Haram?
Understand the core principles that determine whether a stock is halal or haram, including business screening, financial screening, doubtful areas, and practical steps for Muslim investors.
Is Gold Jewelry Subject to Zakat? — Madhab Comparison
Explore whether gold jewelry is subject to zakat across the five major schools of Islamic jurisprudence, including Hanafi, Shafi'i, Maliki, Hanbali, and Ja'fari.
AAOIFI Shariah Screening Standards Explained
A detailed explanation of AAOIFI Standard No. 21 for Shariah screening of equities, including business activity screens, financial ratio thresholds, and comparisons with DJIM, S&P, and MSCI methodologies.
Financial Ratio Screening for Halal Stocks
A detailed guide to the financial ratios used in Shariah stock screening, including debt ratios, cash and interest ratios, revenue screening, and worked examples showing how these thresholds are applied in practice.
A Guide to Halal ETFs and Index Funds
Explore halal ETFs and index funds, including how Islamic indices work, how to evaluate ETF holdings for Shariah compliance, the advantages of passive halal investing, and how dividend purification applies to fund investments.
Dividend Purification: Why and How
Learn what dividend purification is, why it is recommended for halal investors, how to calculate the purification amount, when to donate, and how to track purification over time.
Is Cryptocurrency Halal? Scholarly Perspectives
An exploration of scholarly perspectives on cryptocurrency in Islamic finance, covering crypto as property, riba concerns, gharar and maysir, staking vs lending, and how different token types are evaluated.
Building a Shariah-Compliant Portfolio
A comprehensive guide to building a Shariah-compliant investment portfolio, covering foundation principles, asset allocation, diversification strategies, ongoing monitoring, and the purification workflow.
Understanding Riba in Modern Finance
Learn what riba means in Islamic finance, how it applies to modern banking, mortgages, and loans, and what alternatives exist for Muslims seeking interest-free financial products.
Zakat on Stocks and Investments — What You Need to Know
Learn how Zakat applies to stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds. Explore market value vs net asset approaches and how schools of thought treat investments.
How the Four Madhabs Differ on Zakat
Explore how the Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi'i, Hanbali, and Ja'fari schools differ on Zakat rules — from Nisab thresholds and personal jewelry to business assets and agricultural produce.
A Complete Guide to Khums
Understand the Khums obligation in Ja'fari (Shia) jurisprudence — what it is, the 20% rate, which categories of income are subject to it, how to set a Khums date, and the division between Sahm al-Imam and Sahm al-Sadat.
Islamic Finance for Beginners
A comprehensive introduction to Islamic finance — covering core principles, the prohibitions of riba, gharar, and maysir, Islamic banking products, halal investing basics, and how to get started.
Sukuk vs Conventional Bonds
Understand the key differences between sukuk (Islamic bonds) and conventional bonds — including how sukuk are structured, the major types (ijara, murabaha, musharaka), risks, and investment considerations.
Gharar and Maysir: Uncertainty and Gambling in Islam
Explore the Islamic finance concepts of gharar (excessive uncertainty) and maysir (gambling) — what they mean, how scholars define their boundaries, and how they apply to modern financial products like options, futures, and insurance.
Zakat vs Khums — Understanding the Key Differences
Learn the key differences between Zakat and Khums, including who pays, rates, and how Sunni and Shia schools approach each obligation differently.
How to Calculate Zakat on Gold — A Complete Guide
Learn how to calculate Zakat on gold step by step. Covers the 85g Nisab threshold, 2.5% rate, jewelry exemptions by madhab, and Ja'fari rulings.
What Is Nisab? — The Zakat Threshold Explained
Learn what Nisab means in Zakat, how gold and silver thresholds are calculated, and how the minimum Zakat amount differs across Islamic schools of thought.
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