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2.6 The Prohibition of Gharar (uncertainty, deception) season 2

In this episode, we talk about deceptive business practices known as Gharar. 

Abu Hurairah states, “The Prophet forbade selling by way of tossing stones to settle a sale (Al-Haasah), and the sale of Gharar.” (Muslim)

What is Gharar?

Uncertainty, hazard, chance, risk, delusion,...

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2.5 The Prohibition of Riba, Part 3 (more examples) season 2

Discussion continues with a talk about bitcoin, investments, mutual funds, shares, gold, REIT's, Sukuk, bonds and credit cards.

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2.4 The Prohibition of Riba, Part 2 (Rules, types and examples) season 2

In this episode we continue our discussion about riba. We talk specifically about key rules and types of riba (interest) and give some practical examples.

Summary of rules by Imam Nawavi:

  1. When the underlying ‘Illah (operative cause behind a law) of the two goods being...
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2.3 The Prohibition of Riba (interest), Part 1 season 2

In this episode, we take a look at the prohibition of Riba (interest) in Islam and other religions - as well as some of the wisdom behind it.

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2.2 Contracts: Classifications, Conditions and examples. season 2

In this episode, we take a deeper look into contracts and some everyday transactions.

What is the difference between a home loan and home financing? Is there such a thing as Islamic home loan?

All this and more in this weeks episode.

Where to learn more:

Australian Centre for Islamic Finance...

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2.1 Islamic Law of Contracts and Business Transactions season 2

In this 1st episode of the Season 2, we are looking into Islamic Law of Contracts and Business Transactions. This is a critical topic to understand what is permissible and what is not in various commercial transactions and financial arrangements.

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