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Basics of Islamic Finance
Islamic financing through Islamic banks and other financial institutions allows Muslims to make halal investments, take out mortgages and buy cars - interest free.
What is Riba?
Islam provides guidelines for all aspects of life, including trade and economics. Of great importance to Muslims is the prohibition against interest and usury.
What is Shariah?
This article gives an overview of shariah, and explains shariah's relevance to a Muslim's private and public life, and to society as a whole.
The Islamic Marriage Contract in U.S. Courts
In the United States, where Islam is not widely understood, ensuring the legality of the Islamic marriage contract (nikkah) in U.S. courts presents special challenges.