Halal Investing for Beginners

An intuitive and eye-opening guide to halal investing

In Halal Investing for Beginners: How to Start, Grow and Scale Your Halal Investment Portfolio, a team of Oxford-educated Islamic finance gurus deliver a one-of-a-kind investing roadmap for Muslims who want to watch their savings grow while abiding by Islamic law. You’ll learn to distinguish between halal and haram investment products, get key strategies for saving on your taxes, learn to build a variety of portfolios, and more.

In the book, the authors introduce and explain the wide variety of investment products available to investors who wish to restrict their financial activity to that which is consistent with Shariah law, including asset categories like equities, gold, art, start-ups, and even property. You’ll also find:

• Advice for every stage of life, including how to go halal for the first time, how to write an Islamic will, and how to build a halal pension
• Portfolio construction guidance for every risk tolerance, from high-growth to low risk
• Explanations of the important difference between “ethical” and “ESG” investment products and halal investments

An essential resource for Muslims who seek to invest while remaining true to their faith and values, Halal Investing for Beginners is the intuitive and easy-to-follow investment tutorial that everyday Muslims have been waiting for.

About the Authors

Ibrahim Khan is a co-founder of Islamic Finance Guru, a UK-based Islamic investment platform. He read PPE at Oxford before going into corporate law. He holds an Alim degree as well as an MA in Islamic Banking from the University of Gloucestershire. He loves venture investing.

Mohsin Patel is a co-founder of Islamic Finance Guru. He is an Oxford graduate, a former corporate lawyer and a Forbes 30 Under 30 alumnus. He is an active investor across multiple asset classes and has established several family businesses.