Picky Eater Kids? Here’s How to Deal With Them 

Child, a picky eater, showing disinterest in food while an adult offers a plate with an uneaten meal.

It’s dinner time, and you plate up that dish you’ve worked on for hours – a labor of love packed with tasty meat and lovely veggies. Everyone’s gathered in your halal home’s dining room, enjoying the meal. The time comes to clean up the plates, and you see it – a spoonful of peas and…

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Top 5 New York Locations to Buy a House 

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When talking about New York, many people think about the bright lights and the bustling metropolis. However, there is more to the state than Brooklyn and New York City.   The suburbs of the other towns are some of the best residential spots away from the hustle and bustle of the Big Apple. These places are…

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Working Mom Struggles – And How to Face Them Like a Queen

A working mom and her child sitting on a yellow sofa with a laptop, as the child looks on with curiosity and a large teddy bear beside them.

Times have truly changed – from being expected to stay at home, moms have been a vital part of the workforce. Being a mother is already a challenge, and adding the rigors of work can quickly become a handful for many a working mom.  At IjaraCDC, we also have team members who face this struggle…

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7 Practical Means to Save for a Down Payment

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For most home buyers, the thought of saving for a down payment can be a daunting task. I mean, shelling out 20% of the home’s value isn’t a small amount that you’ll have on a whim, right?  Don’t worry, we’re here to help you out. We’ve prepared some practical things you can do to prepare…

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3 Essential Factors When Buying Your First Home

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Your first home is the one that will be filled with many memories. Buying a house that suits your family and lifestyle is essential as you will live in this home for a long time. We gathered three factors that will help you in choosing your first house.  The Place of Your First Home The first…

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Alberta Gets Involved with Islamic Leasing

Suburban two-story house with a well-manicured lawn and attached garage, available through Islamic leasing.

The government of Alberta in Canada is expanding the type of financing it provides. The focus is being able to provide Halal mortgages that require Islamic leasing elements. The provincial government in Canada is using a regulatory sandbox to experiment with Islamic leasing in Halal mortgages. This sandbox allows financial firms in Alberta to experiment…

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Rising Interest Rates and Their Impact on Muslim Investors

Three-dimensional green houses on a financial graph indicating market trends and interest rates in the real estate sector.

Being a Muslim doesn’t mean we live in a bubble, especially concerning finances and living in a Western country. Like it or not, market changes like increases in interest rates or stock price drops can directly or indirectly affect how the Islamic financing world functions. To keep you updated, here is what is currently happening…

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