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Halal trading updates, fatwas, and broker analysis
Plain-English commentary on the standards, brokers, and assets Muslim traders actually deal with.
AAOIFI's 2026 guidance and what it changes for swap-free traders
AAOIFI's latest standards tightened the definition of an acceptable Islamic brokerage account. Here's what's actually new and what stayed the same.
Why most 'Islamic accounts' still charge hidden fees in 2026
Most swap-free accounts are honest. A meaningful minority quietly recoup the lost swap revenue elsewhere. Here is how to spot them.
The 2026 halal investing checklist for new Muslim traders
A short, practical checklist for setting up a shariah-compliant trading account in 2026 without falling into the usual traps.
Bitcoin spot ETFs and the halal question, revisited
Spot Bitcoin ETFs are now mainstream. Does that change the shariah analysis, or does it just dress up the same questions in a new wrapper?
Gold at record highs: is owning gold CFDs still impermissible?
Gold is on a tear and many traders are tempted to access it through CFDs. The shariah picture has not actually shifted.