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What types of interest-bearing products are prohibited in Islamic investing?
What types of interest-bearing products are prohibited in Islamic investing?
- All forms of interest, whether fixed or floating (correct)
- Simple interest amounts
- Only excessive interest amounts
- Floating and nominal interest
What features must financial returns bear in Islamic investing?
What features must financial returns bear in Islamic investing?
- Fixed interest and profits
- Profits and loss (correct)
- Floating interest and profits
- Compound interest and loss
What types of investment activities does Islam prohibit?
What types of investment activities does Islam prohibit?
- Speculation and contingency
- Excessive risk, speculation, and uncertainty (correct)
- Only excessive risk
- Uncertainty and derivatives
What must fund managers ensure about clients' investments in Islamic investing?
What must fund managers ensure about clients' investments in Islamic investing?
In Islamic investing, what must fund managers respect regarding their clients' wishes?
In Islamic investing, what must fund managers respect regarding their clients' wishes?
According to Islamic finance, what is the meaning of risk?
According to Islamic finance, what is the meaning of risk?
What is the principle associated with profit in Islamic finance?
What is the principle associated with profit in Islamic finance?
What does the maxim 'Al-kharaj bi al-daman' in Islamic finance relate to?
What does the maxim 'Al-kharaj bi al-daman' in Islamic finance relate to?
What is 'Sadd al-dhari’ah' in Islamic finance designed to achieve?
What is 'Sadd al-dhari’ah' in Islamic finance designed to achieve?
What do the maxims 'Al-ghunm bi al-ghurm' and 'Al-kharaj bi al-daman' suggest in Islamic finance?
What do the maxims 'Al-ghunm bi al-ghurm' and 'Al-kharaj bi al-daman' suggest in Islamic finance?
Study Notes
Wealth in Islam
- Wealth is regarded as a means to achieve broader societal and family goals, rather than an end in itself.
- Management of wealth should focus on the interests of both current and future generations.
Responsibilities of Fund Managers
- Fund managers and Islamic asset management firms are expected to uphold high professional standards in their roles.
- Discharge of responsibilities must align with ethical practices and Shari'ah principles.
Sharī'ah-Compliant Investing
- Aligns with the principles of socially responsible investing, emphasizing ethical and moral values.
- Investments must adhere strictly to Islamic ethical standards.
Prohibitions in Islamic Investing
- Riba (interest) is strictly forbidden in Islamic finance.
- Unethical investment areas to avoid include:
- Gambling
- Alcohol
- Pork products
- Uncensored media and leisure activities
- Pornography
- Other activities explicitly prohibited by Sharī'ah law
Requirements for Islamic Investments
- Must completely exclude riba and interest-bearing financial products.
- High levels of uncertainty and speculation are to be avoided in investment decisions.
- Investments should promote social responsibility and serve the common good.
- All contractual terms related to investments need to comply with Islamic legal frameworks.
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Test your knowledge of Islamic asset and fund management with this quiz. Explore the fundamentals of Islamic investing and wealth management, including the principles of Sharī'ah-compliant investing and the responsibilities of fund managers.
