Question

What are the Sharia activities?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Shariah strictly prohibits any form of speculation or gambling, which is referred to as maisir. Shariah also prohibits taking interest on loans. Also, any investments involving items or substances that are prohibited in the Qur'an—including alcohol, gambling, pork—are also prohibited.

Answer 2

• Sharia allows investment in company shares. However, the companies must not be involved in the activities prohibited by Islamic laws, such as lending at interest, gambling, production of alcohol or pork. Islamic finance also allows private equity investments.