Islam and the Environment

By The Halal Journal 3 days ago

When will Muslims realise that part of jihad is also to care for the environment? We're paying too high a price for neglecting God's natural treasures. There is a war that needs to be addressed: prolonged environmental abuse is detrimental to the next generation of the ummah. Islam and ‘eco-friendly’ are not two words and concepts that one associates with immediately, truth be told. In fact, they seem to be worlds apart! From a cursory survey conducted among friends living across the globe, the two are alien to each other. But is Islam against being environmentally friendly? No. Far from it, Islam teaches man to not only respect his neighbour but also Mother Nature. The Quran is peppered with relevant verses that encourage the ummah to protect and care for the environment. Click on the title to read more...

Islamic Finance

SIB AGM approves distribution of 5% monetary allotments and 5% shares

Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) held its 34th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 8 March 2010 at the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry. During the meeting, the reports for the financial year ending 31 December 2009 were approved, as was the recommendation by the bank's Board of Directors to distribute five percent monetary allotments and five percent of shares, approximately six percent of SIB's current capital, as profits for the shareholders.

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Business

Malaysian Expo Ends on High Note

As the Malaysia Showcase 2010 drew to a close yesterday, the majority of exhibitors expressed their delight with the overwhelming response from consumers and trade visitors during the three-day event. M K Land Group Sales and Marketing Manager Puteri Sayang Abdul Ghafar described the overall response as `extremely good' on the final day of the event.

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Lifestyle

Islamic fashion goes global

Thanks to years of steady acceptance and growing support from top fashion icons, Arabic and Islamic fashion is set to continue its influence on the global fashion industry, according to French Fashion University Esmod Dubai, a fashion institution in the Middle East.

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Trends

First non-Muslim school to serve strict Halal food

A school has become the first non-Islamic primary in Britain to get strict accreditation for serving Halal food, it emerged yesterday.

Certification

Non-alcohol drinks should get Halal certification: Ulema Council

The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) said that non-alcohol drinks were not necessarily Halal (allowed under Sharia law), and still needed MUI Halal certification.

Event Reviews

KLIFF 2009 received 1,000 participants

The Kuala Lumpur Islamic Finance Forum (KLIFF) 2009 has been successfully held on 2-6 November 2009 in Hotel Nikko, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Organised by the Centre for Research and Training (CERT) in collaboration with the Malaysian Takaful Association (MTA), Messrs Hisham, Sobri & Kadir (HSK), and the International Institute of Islamic Finance (IIIF), the forum was attended by more than 1,000 participants which include professionals from the Islamic finance industry such as regulatory authorities, ...

Event Listings

18-20 May 2010 : The 6th World Islamic Economic Forum (WIEF)

Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Malaysia

Awards

The Halal Journal Awards

At The Halal Journal, our aim from the beginning has been to promote and strengthen the Halal industry worldwide; to be a gathering place for news, information and opinion; to acknowledge and encourage excellence in the Halal industry. As part of this aim, KasehDia Sdn Bhd, the publishers of The Halal Journal, have decided to instigate a programme of international annual awards, The Halal Journal Awards, to celebrate and honour success, innovation and hard work in this exciting ...

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