Archive for 'Shariaa Banking'

Business Trends: 5 Ways You Can Make Money From The Middle East in 2008

Business Trends: 5 Ways You Can Make Money From The Middle East in 2008

I usually charge a fee for this information through my trade consulting firm Midman International. However, I am feeling charitable today. Besides, Canadian firms need all the help they can get to break out of their [...]

Confirmed: Islamic Banking in Canada

Confirmed: Islamic Banking in Canada

Tavia Grant of the Globe and Mail continues to report on the controversial subject of Sharia banking in Canada. I had previously discussed the concept in this blog, and have been an active contributor to discussions [...]

Are Muslims doing enough?

Are Muslims doing enough?

A lively discussion today in the Globe and Mail started with another article regarding Sharia-Compliant banking in Canada, but quickly moved into a wider discussion of the alleged intolerance of Islam/Sharia towards women, the role of [...]

Sharia-Compliant Financing in Canada

Sharia-Compliant Financing in Canada

An article on the Globe and Mail’s Report on Business indicated that mainstream Canadian banks and regulatory bodies are beginning to seriously consider offering Muslim-friendly banking solutions. Sharia (in Layman) is the religious social doctrine and [...]