All you need to know about Islamic Finance in the UK

Under Shariah Islamic law, the governing of making money from money, such as charging interest, is usury and therefore not permitted.

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Debate on Islamic Finance by Riazat Butt

Guardian Unlimited looks at Islamic Finance with Junaid Bhatti from the Islamic Bank of Britain, Ed Balls Economic Secretary to HM Treasury, Tony Levene from the Guardian, and Sharia-sceptic Dr Mohammed Saleem.

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"At the heart of the great religions, including Islam, are the common themes of helping the less fortunate, being responsible stewards of the natural world, and demonstrating values in our daily work. I am encouraged to think that these ideals can permeate Islamic banking at its best".

Speech made by The Prince of Wales at the Islamic Financial Services Industry and Global Regulatory Environment Summit, London, 19th May 2004 - 'Multi racial Society'