is it permissible to take out a mortgage in Islam
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Is it permissible to take out a mortgage in Islam?

Are mortgages halal? In Islam usury is clearly forbidden. It is a major sin and is one of the seven gravest ones. Those who commit it are considered as waging war against Allah Almighty and His Prophet (peace be on him). Fiqh Councils throughout the Muslim World state that bank interest is usury. Those who…

Spending vs saving – the concept of wealth in Islam
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Spending vs saving – the concept of wealth in Islam

Allah Almighty says in Surah Duha: ‘Of the favours of your Lord, proclaim them.’ (93:11) This means to show what Allah has given to you, not hide it away. This does not mean Allah Almighty wants us to show off but to show our appreciation and gratitude for what He bestowed on us. Allah Almighty…

Black Friday A Muslim's Guide to spending
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Here comes Black Friday – the Muslim’s Guide to Spending

Spending Wisely – Avoid the Mania Black Friday – Shopping Mania I have no problem with shopping per se. Islam has no problem with shopping, but do we really buy what we need? Or are we sucked into a frenzy of hastiness which is condemned many times in the Qur’an and in the sunnah of…