Category Archives: Islamic Finance

When is staking your crypto allowed?
There are three situations in the market currently where they use the word “staking” but mean something different each time. You need to learn what’s being *done* instead of just relying on the words used. Situation #1: They take your crypto and pay you an interest rate, just like a cash on cash loan. This is […]

What makes a crypto coin Shariah Compliant?
For those of you concerned with the Shariah compliance of the coins you are buying, Asking yourself these 5 questions will help guide your coin selection: #1 – It is a store of value. #2 – It is a medium of exchange. #3 – Transparency about recourse. #4 – Tokenomics are not ponzi-esque. #5 – It has an established or […]

Is SAFE document Equity Conversion Shariah Compliant?
SAFE documents are not loans. They are warrants for future equity. The structure found in the SAFE agreement is permissible and offers a viable, interest-free solution to early stage funding for Shariah compliance minded investors.

$5 dollars a Day to $1 million Dollars
It’s not that hard and its not impossible to build a halal retirement portfolio. Follow these simple steps.

Video: Is Life Insurance Halal?
Joe answers the question “Is Life Insurance Halal?” discussing: What is an insurable interest, how insurance companies are structured, and how they invest the insurance pool (i.e. the money that you pay for the policy).

Video: Can I claim a tax deduction for paying my zakat?
Lots of people ask me year after year, “I’ve paid my Zakat, is it wrong for me to claim a tax deduction? Am I benefiting from my charity by taking a tax deduction?” In this video I answer the question “Can I claim a tax deduction for paying my zakat?” 1- How tax liabilities and […]

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A note on Cryptrocurrencies and How Islamic Law Creates Rulings
On this page you’ll find the following: Video from the Association of Muslim Accountants and Lawyers, Durban SA My article: “A note on Bitcoin and the epistemological foundations of Islamic law” AMAL workshop on Cryptocurrency , Bitcoin and Islamic Perspective -Bitcoin and How Islamic Law Creates Rulings | Shaykh Joe Bradford The Article: There seems […]
Isn’t Drop Shipping Haram? No, and here’s why
When discussing any business model, it’s important to drill down on the mechanics of each deal and understand how it differs compared to similar businesses and methods of selling. So what is drop shipping? Drop shipping is a supply chain management technique in which the retailer does not keep goods in stock but instead transfers […]
Seek Beautifully
Abu Umama al-Bahili narrates that the Prophet said: Indeed, the Holy Spirit has breathed into me this inspiration: Surely a soul will not die until it completes its appointed time and receives its sustenance. So be mindful of God and seek beautifully. Never should the delay of sustenance drive one of you to seek it […]