International Sharia for Dhimmis

Here is an answer to a query of FTSE. FTSE Group calculates over 100,000 indices covering more than 48 countries and all major asset classes. They have just created a Shariah compliant Index Series. Take a look at the pdf and see what you think.

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From: Kenneth Sebuganda [mailto:Kenneth. Sebuganda@ ftse.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 08, 2008 3:45 PM
Subject: RE: Shariah compliant Index Series

Dear XXXXX,

Please find attached a presentation outline the rules of what it mean to be Shariah compliant and the construction of the FTSE Shariah Global Equity Index Series <>


Please note that dealing directly with your query, the term Shariah can be defined as below, which is extracted from the FTSE Glossary of Terms for the FTSE Shariah Global Equity Index Series:
Shariah / Sharia / Shari'a


Islamic canon law derived from 3 Primary sources: the Quran; the Hadith (sayings of the Prophet Muhammad); and the Sunnah (practice and traditions of the Prophet Muhammad), and three Secondary sources Qiyas (Analogical deductions and reasoning), Ijma (Consensus of Islamic Scholars) and Ijtihad (Legal reasoning).
http://www.ftse. com/Indices/ FTSE_Shariah_ Global_Equity_ Index_Series/ Downloads/ Yasaar_Glossary_ of_Terms. pdf
In addition, please find below the factsheet for the FTSE Shariah Global Equity Index Series provide additional relevant information:
http://www.ftse. com/Indices/ FTSE_Shariah_ Global_Equity_ Index_Series/ Downloads/ FTSE_Shariah_ Global_Equity_ Index_Series_ Factsheet. pdf

If you require further information please contact us.


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FTSE Shariah Index Series Induction.pdf
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