Category: Islamic Economy

Islamic Finance: A 50-Year Journey to Ethical Banking

Islamic Finance: A 50-Year Journey to Ethical Banking

Fifty years ago, Islamic banking and finance were virtually unheard of. Today, the industry is on the verge of reaching $5 trillion in assets by 2025, [...]
Understanding Riba in the Context of the  Prophet’s Era and Modern Economics

Understanding Riba in the Context of the Prophet’s Era and Modern Economics

The doctrinal position on Riba (translated as interest) is well-known among Muslims, clearly outlined in the Quran and Hadith. However, it is essentia [...]
What is Riba? An Alternate Perspective: Part 1

What is Riba? An Alternate Perspective: Part 1

We, the members of the Islamic center of Greater Toledo, OH took a 3 million dollar bank loan for the initial construction of the mosque in 1981 and a [...]
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