The Issue of Shares

A short exposition explaining the Islamic ruling on the various issues related to the trade of “Shares” in the Stock Market. This booklet is primarily based on the lectures and writings of Shaykh Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani (vice chairman, International Islamic Fiqh Academy, Jeddah) and discusses issues such as, buying and selling shares, selling shares before delivery, short sales, foreword sales, Zakat on shares, etc. A simple read and indispensable for those who trade in the stock market.