Swedish swimming pools have begun to rent out burkinis, or full-body swimsuits that cover everything but the face, hands, and feet. The move is a nod to women who wish to not reveal too much of their body but still wish to take part in the recreational and exercise benefits of swimming faculties. For 30…
The religion-based system’s attitude to risk stands it in good stead compared to Western banks. Islamic finance is set to be a big winner in the current financial crisis, BDO Stoy Hayward said today. The financial advisor claimed that the religion-based system retains large amounts of money available to borrowers. This is in contrast to…
Residents of Calgary, Alberta will now be allowed to swim in city pools wearing saris, hijabs and other clothing deemed “religious” in a new policy designed to encourage the participation of ethnic and religious minorities. For safety reasons, saris will be banned from the deep end. The city´s superintendent for aquatics and fitness stated that…
A 21 year-old woman who works at the YMCA in Montreal has been permitted to wear a “burquini” as a lifeguard at a local sports complex. The young woman had filed a complaint with the Human Rights Board when the centre refused to allow her to wear a hijab when working at the pool. Previously…
The UK’s first-ever insurer to comply with Islamic law has been launched today to enable Muslim motorists to secure cover for their vehicle. Salaam Halal insurance is targeting the 1.6 million British Muslims with its products, which differ from other cover in that the risk is spread between all policyholders registered with the company. Standard…
