Your Brief Guide to Islamic Finance has been created to introduce you to modern-day Islamic finance. The past fifty years have seen dramatic changes in this sector of the global finance industry, with a marked growth in both the demand for and provision of products and services. The Islamic finance industry is still growing at an exceptional rate as more companies expand into or further develop their offerings in this area. To know how Islamic finance may impact on you or your business efforts and what opportunities it may pose it is essential to understand the basic principles. We hope this brief guide will help you on your journey in understanding and learning the basic principles and laws of Islamic finance.