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In an unprecedented space venture, a spacecraft developed by the Texas-based company Intuitive Machines successfully landed near the moon’s south pole on Thursday, marking the first time a private sector entity has achieved such a feat on the lunar surface. This momentous event also represents the first U.S. lunar landing in more than half a …

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In finance, rational decision-making has long been presumed to be the norm. Traditional economic theories, such as the Efficient Market Hypothesis (EMH) and Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT), have primarily operated under the assumption that investors act rationally and self-interestedly, processing all available information to make optimal choices.  However, human behavior is far more complex, and …

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If you are wondering how to invest in Sukuk, you have come to the right place.  Many investors talk about spreading their money in different ways to be safe, usually by dividing it between stocks and bonds. This helps manage the risks of investing. But for Muslim investors, regular bonds can be a problem because …

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As an investor, you have more choices than ever for how to put your money to work in the markets. You can access thousands of individual stocks, mutual funds, and other instruments. One of the options available to you is the exchange-traded fund, or ETF. ETFs have only been around since 1990 but have quickly …

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The time value of money has long been recognized in Islamic jurisprudence, especially in financial transactions like Murabahah and prepayment of loans. Classical Islamic scholars acknowledged the impact of time on financial dealings, often discussing three-time dimensions—delay, spot, and acceleration—and how they affect commodity pricing. For instance, a deferred sale might be higher than a …

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In the rapidly evolving world of finance, one term has been generating significant interest among investors, policymakers, and environmentalists alike: Green Sukuk.  Green Sukuk represents a powerful tool for addressing global environmental challenges while adhering to Shariah-compliant financial structures. As the demand for ethical and green investments continues to surge, understanding Green Sukuk is essential …

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