Eid al Fitr Preparation Ideas to Make it Stress-Free 

A family dressed in red traditional attire sharing a joyful moment around a dining table with Eid food.

We’re roughly a week away from the much-awaited Eid al Fitr, signifying the end of this year’s Ramadan season. And as with most occasions, we celebrate; preparation is needed before that day comes.  We’ve prepared some simple and practical tips to help make your Ramadan preparation more rewarding and less hectic. Make an Eid Checklist…

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Home Improvement Tips for Budget-Conscious Families

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Your humble abode provides peace and comfort, and it is always best to improve its look and make your own. Many believe you need experts to enhance your living space, which costs time and money. But you can do some home improvement on a budget with essential tools and creativity.  Now there are many things…

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Tips on Keeping Yourself in Good Health Throughout Ramadan

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Ramadan is a time of fasting, prayer, and reflection. Keeping healthy in these times is essential as you adjust to not drinking and eating during the daytime. This shift of eating during the night may take a toll on your health if not done correctly. So making the proper habits and food choices will mitigate…

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Ramadan Preparation Tips to Make the Month More Meaningful

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Ramadan is a time of reflection, prayer, and self-improvement. Many commemorate this memorable holiday in solemn reverence. However, it may be difficult for some, especially those doing it for the first time. The occasion requires deep understanding, on top of prayers and fasting. Staying on track with what to do may be a chore that…

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5 Ways on How IjaraCDC Does Islamic Home Financing Better 

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Islamic home financing is hard to come by as it is, with a limited selection of professional service providers in the market to choose from. Unfortunately, the experience can get quite stressful if your needs are not taken care of properly or if you encounter some unnecessary obstacles.  We understand the struggle that many of…

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Avoid Trigger Leads with These Easy Steps

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Tired of receiving calls from different mortgage companies after applying for one? We’ve heard horror stories from our customers about these, and we know they’re not pleasant. We prepared some tips to help you reduce the chances of getting unwanted offers from companies you haven’t transacted with. What is a Trigger Lead? When a lender…

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Investment Vs. Savings: Why Investing is Better Financially

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Access to excess money can pose challenging questions on whether to spend it or set it aside later. While no one will blame you for buying some much-needed things for yourself or your home, the wiser choice will be to keep it someplace and let it grow. If you’re opting to set the money aside,…

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Developments in the Islamic Leasing Landscape

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This article was first published in IFN Volume 20 Issue 4 dated the 25th January 2023. An Islamic leasing company owned by Arab Jordan Investment Bank made an interesting move in mid-December 2022. Al Kawthar Leasing Company selected the ICS BANKS Finance Leasing Solution to work with. This is a global services and software provider for financial institutions…

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5 Simple Ways to Rock the Hijab

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World Hijab Day is celebrated every February 1, where we spotlight Muslim women who wear their head coverings with pride. To commemorate this special day, we’ve gathered some tips to make hijab-wearing more fun and exciting. Go Pinless Are you running late for an appointment or have no pins in sight? Wear it like a…

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