TORONTO - Ahmed Najar only started investing two years ago after discovering a way to do so that aligns with his Muslim values.
Jesse Reitberger, left, and Sheraz Ali pose for an undated handout photo. Reitberger and Ali founded Canadian Islamic Wealth, in Winnipeg, to help Muslims invest their money according to their religious values. Faith-based and socially responsible investing are growing trends in Canada. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, MANDATORY CREDIT
TORONTO - Ahmed Najar only started investing two years ago after discovering a way to do so that aligns with his Muslim values.
The 36-year-old lab researcher turned to Halal investing that screens out forbidden investments such as pork, alcohol, tobacco, weapons, adult entertainment and the biggest no-no of all: debt, bonds or interest.