Saudi gets Spooky 👻

السَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمْ وَرَحْمَةُ ٱللَّهِ وَبَرَكاتُهُ‎,

Saudi Celebrates Halloween, French education minister to "limit" Muslim clothing in schools, Israel demolishes 2 Palestinian homes in West Bank, Stanford takes steps to improve mental health of Muslim students.

What is Islamic Banking?

Let's dive in.

Headline Roundup:

• Saudi Arabia celebrates Halloween (NDTV)

• French education minister to "limit" Muslim clothing in schools (AN)

• Stanford takes steps to improve mental health services and outcomes for Muslim students (STA)

• Muslim students urged to boycott National Union of Students in the UK (5P)

• Palestine: Israel demolishes 2 Palestinian homes in West Bank (TMN)

• Iran's Revolutionary Guard head warns protesters that today is the last day of riots (MEY)

• Apple establishes regional hub in Saudi Arabia (MEY)

• Dover firebomb suspect Andy Leak posted anti-Muslim hate on social media (5P)

• UK Government drops plan to combat anti-Muslim hatred with an official definition of Islamophobia (TI)

• Founder of Muslim hiker's group met with online abuse since appearing on Countryfile (BBC)

• Halal mortgage demand outweighing supply in Canada (CTV)

• Islamic Heritage Month: Muslims celebrate Nova Scotia's official recognition (ATL)

• Dozens pack courtroom to watch sentencing for man who attacked Muslim mother and daughter outside Edmonton mall (EDM)

• List of 500 most influential Muslims released (MMN)

• Muslim World League holds first-ever G20 religion forum (AN)

• New York to pay 26 million to men wrongly convicted in the murder of Malcolm X (NYT)

Question of the Week:

What is Islamic Banking?

Sharia law governs Islamic banking. Fiqh al-Muamalat, the legal code governing Islamic banking, is culturally distinct from ethical investing. For example, it is not permitted to invest in things like gambling, alcohol, pork, or other illegal commodities. Islamic banking is very common. In more than 51 countries, including the United States, more than 300 Islamic banks are in operation.

Benefits of Islamic Banking:

• Ensuring financial inclusion

• Reduces the impact of harmful products and harmful practices

• Ensures justice via sharing of profits and losses

• Encourages stability in investments

• Accelerates development of the economy

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