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Everyone rekindles the thought of having a prayer room when Ramadan is near. But allocating space in an Islamic home to engage in prayers is quite a challenging task. But it's not impossible to find a quieter place to connect with Allah (SWT). Alhamdulillah — The entire earth is yours, so you can never run […]
First things first, well, no. Second things first! You've already purchased a property, so you've upped your level — Congratulations! Buying a home is an investment. Even if you have purchased one, you might need another property. It could be for several reasons — to relocate, find a larger/smaller property, or invest in properties. As […]
Ramadan is the Islamic holy month during which the Muslims observe their fast. Although most of us are familiar with the term" Ramadan" and "Fasting”. There is quite a bit to unpack and many people may have specific questions and curiosity about what this special month and how Muslims conduct it. What exactly is Ramadan […]
In today's current market it is becoming easier to get into the property market if you have enough capital saved up for your deposit. With many government incentives, a positive growth outlook for the economy and low rental rates initiate a tremendous opportunity to capture the market in any state in Australia According to the […]
Nine? Really? Has life been THAT stressful to consider 9 smarter home devices? We'll be discussing the 9 best home devices that can make your life less stressful or — easier. This will help you visualise building or buying your dream home. Trust us; they are effortlessly amazing! But why do you need these devices? […]
Can't sleep because you're worried about entering the property market at the right time? Don't stress too much; we'll help you figure it out. Knowing that we understand you if you are also going through Fear Of Missing Out (FOMO). As for most Australians, the housing market entrance has been really challenging. But 91% of […]
First time home buyers? Check out our handy guide to find the five fantastic tips that'll keep you in the safe zone. You need to be aware of a few things if you are buying a home for the first time because it's a tricky process. Or maybe you're not there just yet, but if […]
Islamic finance offers value to its customers through Sharia-compliant products, products integrated with Islamic laws. More significantly, zero tolerance for Interest. In Quran, the definition of Interest is "effortless profit" that gasps selfishness. Therefore, Islam has prohibited "extra money" by the means of interest for Muslims. In contrast to Interest-based home loans, Islamic banks and […]
Islam doesn’t allow trading of haram business activities, whether one is involved in manufacturing, selling or promoting such products and services. Any income generated from such activities will be considered impermissible. The list of haram business activities are explained below: Alcohol Any activity including producing raw material, manufacturing, packaging, supplying and promotion of alcohol can’t […]
Introduction Investment in equities is highly lucrative for individual investors, venture capitalists and other asset management institutions. The stocks can earn quick returns, importantly, give great weightage to the investment portfolio. Australia continues to be home for investors where 9 million adults have their savings invested, out of which more than half of them have […]