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Al Baraka vs FNB Islamic Vehicle Finance (2026): Fixed Price vs Private Sales
Al Baraka publishes the rules and locks the price. FNB finances the private sale nobody else will and shows its benchmark. The head-to-head for South Africa's two A-graded Islamic car finance desks.
How to Calculate Zakat in South Africa (2026): A Step by Step Walkthrough
A practical walkthrough of a South African zakat calculation: setting the date, listing zakatable assets, deducting debts, checking nisab and paying the 2.5 percent.
FNB Islamic Property Finance Review (2026): Co-Ownership With Big-Bank Muscle
FNB finances homes through genuine Diminishing Musharaka co-ownership: up to 30 years, up to 100% on qualifying deals, priced off a published 10.50% Islamic benchmark. What the annual review really means, verified August 2026.
Oasis vs Old Mutual Albaraka vs Camissa: SA's Big Three Halal Equity Funds Head to Head
The three flagship Shariah equity funds hold R13 billion between them and charge from 1.04% to 2.36% for the same basic job. Track records, boards, fees and the honest verdict on which to buy.
FNB Islamic Banking Review (2026): The Biggest Window, Tier by Tier
FNB mirrors every account tier at identical fees, keeps eBucks, and is the only SA window offering home finance, vehicle finance and wills under one roof. What the 60/40 split and window structure really mean. Verified August 2026.
Absa Islamic Vehicle Finance Review (2026): 100% Financing, Apply-and-See Pricing
Absa is the only Islamic desk in South Africa advertising zero-deposit vehicle finance, with bundled roadside assistance and marine-to-aviation business capability. The cost: no published benchmark and no rulebook. Verified August 2026.
FNB Takaful Review (2026): Bryte's Pool Behind a FirstRand Certificate
FNB Takaful is FNB Brokers placing Bryte Takaful cover under FirstRand's own Shariah certificate. Convenient for FNB customers, but know what you are actually buying.
Halal Home and Contents Insurance in South Africa (2026)
Buildings, household contents and all risks cover on a certified takaful basis: what exists in South Africa, how to buy it, and the bond requirement question.
FNB Islamic Wills, Family Trust and Waqf Review (2026)
The only big-bank Islamic estate suite in South Africa: certified wills, a family trust and a waqf facility on the FirstRand Shariah certificate. Our review.