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Islamic Finance

Messenger’s Money Morals Lesson One

The first lesson, “Introduction and Revealed Guidance Navigation,” delves into the foundational sources of Shariah in Islamic finance, highlighting the Qur’an, Sunnah, and Ijma’ as key elements. The lesson explains how these sources guide the principles of Islamic finance, ensuring alignment with Shariah values such as fairness, justice, and ethical integrity. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the Sunnah, which includes the verbal, physical, and tacitly approved practices of Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم, to maintain the moral and legal standards in Islamic finance. By adhering to these principles, Islamic finance promotes a sustainable and just economic system that benefits both individuals and communities.

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Umdatus Salik #2
Islamic Finance

Umdatus Salik #2 : The buyer and the seller

The summary for this paragraph in the book The Reliance of the Traveller (عـمـدة الـسـالـك و عـدّة الـنـاسـك) offers an easy-to-understand overview of Islamic sale transactions, particularly on the aspect of the buyer and the seller. It explains the key requirements for a transaction to be valid, such as the importance of maturity, sanity, and consent. The notes highlight situations where transactions are not allowed, like those involving minors, individuals with mental challenges, or selling religious items like the Qur’an to non-Muslims. It also touches on specific rules for transactions involving slaves and when coercion might be justified in legal settings. Overall, it provides a clear and practical guide to navigating Islamic financial transactions with integrity.

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Hadith

Hadith on Riba #1

The Prophet Muhammad (ï·º) said: “Avoid the seven major destructive sins.” The people enquired, “O Allah’s Messenger (ï·º)! What are

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Hadith

Hadith on Riba #2

Theme: The dangers and prohibition of riba’ The Prophet Muhammad (ï·º) said: This night, I dreamt that two men came

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Riba Dealing
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Hadith on Riba #3

Theme: The Dangers and Prohibitions of Riba The Prophet ï·º cursed those who: Practice tattooing Get tattooed Devour Riba (take)

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Riba
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Hadith on Riba #4

Theme: The Dangers and Prohibitions of Riba The Prophet (ï·º) said: “There is no one that will have more (gain/increase

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Riba
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Hadith on Riba #5

Theme: The Dangers and Prohibitions of Riba The Prophet (ï·º) said: “There are seventy-three doors of Riba, and the lowest

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Riba
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Hadith on Riba #6

Theme: Description and types of Riba The Prophet (ﷺ) said: “(The exchange of) gold for gold is Riba, except if

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Gold Silver
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Hadith on Riba #7

Theme: Description and types of Riba The Prophet (ï·º) said: “The exchange of [1] gold for gold, [2] silver for

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Hadith on Riba #8

Theme: Description and types of Riba The Prophet (ï·º) said in his farewell pilgrimage: “Lo, all claims to Riba of

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Hadith on Riba #9

Theme: Other Business Transactions That Are Considered Riba The Prophet (ï·º) said: “When you enter into the ‘inah transaction, (and)

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Hadith on Riba #10

Theme: Other Business Transactions That Are Considered Riba The Prophet (ï·º) said: “Every loan that brings about a benefit is

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Hadith on Riba #11

Theme: Other Business Transactions That Are Considered Riba The Prophet (ï·º) said: “It is not permissible to have (contract in)

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