Islamic Finance

Your complete guide to Sharia-compliant investing, savings tracking, and Zakat calculation.

وَأَحَلَّ اللَّهُ الْبَيْعَ وَحَرَّمَ الرِّبَا

"Allah has permitted trade and forbidden interest." — 2:275

Islamic Investing Principles

No Riba (interest) — money cannot generate money by itself

No Gharar (excessive uncertainty or speculative contracts)

No Maisir (gambling or highly speculative derivatives)

Company's core business must be halal

Investments should benefit society broadly

Halal Investment Types

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Halal Stocks

Shares in companies not involved in interest banking, alcohol, tobacco, or pork.

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Sukuk (Islamic Bonds)

Shariah alternative to bonds — ownership in real assets with legitimate returns.

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Real Estate

Direct property ownership or Islamic REITs compliant with Sharia principles.

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Gold & Silver

Physical precious metals — a recognized Islamic safe haven investment.

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Mudaraba & Musharaka

Partnership in real ventures with shared profit and loss between parties.

What to Avoid (Haram Sectors)

Interest-based banking & loans

Alcohol & intoxicants

Tobacco products

Gambling & casinos

Weapons & defense contractors

Pork & related products

How to Start Halal Investing

1

Learn the basic Shariah principles of money and trade

2

Purify your portfolio — remove any haram holdings

3

Consult a scholar or Islamic financial advisor

4

Start with screened halal stocks or Sukuk

5

Allocate a portion of profits to charity (Sadaqah)

6

Review your portfolio annually and pay Zakat on it