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Islamic ESG Constraints for Endowments and Foundations: A Comprehensive Investment Guide

Posted on June 4, 2024June 20, 2025 by Jennifer Lambert
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The integration of Islamic theological principles and ethics with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing presents both profound opportunities and unique challenges for Islamic nonprofit organizations, endowments, and foundations. Guided by the Quran, Sunnah, and centuries of Islamic jurisprudence (Sharia), Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) in Islamic contexts aims to align financial decisions with core values such as repairing the world (Tikkun Olam equivalent in spirit through concepts like Maslaha), pursuing justice (Adl), and promoting communal welfare (Ihsan), while strictly adhering to prohibitions against interest (Riba), excessive uncertainty (Gharar), and gambling (Maysir). This comprehensive approach demands both financial prudence and deep moral integrity, creating a sophisticated framework that extends beyond simple exclusionary screening to actively embrace shareholder advocacy, community development, and impactful investing strategies that reflect Islamic communal priorities and global responsibilities.

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Quaker ESG Constraints for Endowments and Foundations: A Comprehensive Investment Guide

Posted on May 11, 2024June 20, 2025 by Jennifer Lambert
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The integration of Quaker testimonies and principles with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing presents both profound opportunities and unique challenges for Quaker nonprofit organizations, endowments, and foundations. Guided by centuries of spiritual practice and moral conviction, Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) in Quaker contexts aims to align financial decisions with core testimonies such as Peace, Integrity, Community, Equality, and Stewardship (Earthcare). This comprehensive approach demands both financial prudence and deep moral integrity, creating a sophisticated framework that extends beyond simple exclusionary screening to actively embrace shareholder advocacy, community development, and impactful investing strategies that reflect Quaker communal priorities and global responsibilities.

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