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British Group Creates Int’l Halal Certification Program
Thanks to our friends at HalalFocus.net! uk-british-group-creates-intl-halal-certification-programme By Geraldine Chahine, Radio Lite RM A group of scholars in the UK has created what they say is a halal certification program that has the potential to become the international standard for the global food industry and make life easier for the world’s 1.6 billion Muslim consumers. [...]
Misleading Consumers Possible Until Halal Regulation is Enforced
In August 2011, an on site USDA inspector for Park Farms questioned the usage of a label on Halal Pride brand chicken marked “Hand Slaughtered” that was actually initially machine killed.
Understanding the Current Debate on Tawarruq and Sukuk: A Study of the Juristic Opinions of Indian and Arab Scholars
What is the importance of Shari’ah opinions in financial matters and what needs do these experts have to formulate consensus? And where do the opinions of both the Arab and Indian Shari’ah scholars differ in understanding the permissibility of Sukuk and Tawarruk?
Guide to Islamic Banking
Guide to Islamic Banking, by Dr. Imran Usmani, is a comprehensive publication which enables the reader to understand what Islamic Banking is and how it works. The publication covers all Islamic Banking modes, methods, related Islamic Shariah concepts and includes a complete Glossary on Islamic Banking terminology.
Global Calls for Economic Justice: the potential of Islamic finance
It is felt that conventional financial systems have failed and should be replaced, or supplemented, by more ethical banking and socially responsible finance. Can Islamic Finance, as a system with a strong religious background and moral framework, satisfy this hope?
OSK-UOB Islamic Fund Management signs with IdealRatings as their Shariah screening provider
“IdealRatings, did an outstanding job screening companies with their one of a kind research methodology along with their comprehensive Shariah fund management solution. We feel confident relying on IdealRatings to provide us with top quality Shariah screening data for our Global Halal Food Fund and also for the other unique funds we will be offering as part of our portfolio in the future” said Mohamed Noor.
CASE-STUDY WAQF-SHARES: FINANCING THROUGH MOVABLE WAQF
The current practice of waqf-shares in the different Muslim and Muslim minority countries is good evidence of the continuation of the remarkable role of the institution of waqf from the time of the Prophet (pbuh) until today.
Worst Performing MENA Stocks
The Middle East North Africa markets lost more than USD100-billion in 2011, according to Zawya’s market analysis tool.
Saaf Pure Skincare expanding with wider range of products
Dr Mah Hussain-Gambles, Saaf has developed into an effective and ethical face and body care range that utilizes organic botanicals and essential oils with added natural vitamin E. The Saaf product range is Halal certified.
INCEIF awarded “Best Islamic Finance Education Service Provider
INCEIF was recognised as the “Best Islamic Finance education service provider in 2011″ at the Global Islamic Finance Awards (GIFA), initiated by Oman Islamic Economic Forum (OEIF) on 17 Dec.
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