{"id":6184,"date":"2025-10-07T02:28:55","date_gmt":"2025-10-07T02:28:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/?p=6184"},"modified":"2025-10-07T02:29:05","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T02:29:05","slug":"what-is-sukuk-and-should-you-invest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/what-is-sukuk-and-should-you-invest\/","title":{"rendered":"<strong>Sukuk Investment Guide: How Islamic Bonds Strengthen Your Portfolio<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The rise of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tmf-group.com\/en\/news-insights\/articles\/2021\/july\/global-islamic-finance-market-sukuk-bonds\/\">Islamic finance market<\/a> into a dynamic global industry\u2014growing at a steady rate of <strong>10\u201315% annually<\/strong> and now valued at over <strong>$4.5 trillion in assets under management (AUM)<\/strong>\u2014has given birth to a wide range of Shariah-compliant financial products. Among the most prominent is <strong>Sukuk<\/strong>, often referred to as <em>Islamic bonds<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_51_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69d262b9290c6\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input aria-label=\"Toggle\" aria-label=\"item-69d262b9290c6\"  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69d262b9290c6\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/what-is-sukuk-and-should-you-invest\/#Origins_of_Sukuk\" title=\"Origins of Sukuk\">Origins of Sukuk<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/what-is-sukuk-and-should-you-invest\/#The_Growth_of_the_Sukuk_Market\" title=\"The Growth of the Sukuk Market\">The Growth of the Sukuk Market<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/what-is-sukuk-and-should-you-invest\/#What_is_Sukuk_and_How_Does_It_Work\" title=\"What is Sukuk and How Does It Work?\">What is Sukuk and How Does It Work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/what-is-sukuk-and-should-you-invest\/#Sukuk_vs_conventional_bonds\" title=\"Sukuk vs. conventional bonds\u00a0\">Sukuk vs. conventional bonds\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/what-is-sukuk-and-should-you-invest\/#Sukuk_vs_conventional_bonds_the_similarities\" title=\"Sukuk vs. conventional bonds: the similarities\">Sukuk vs. conventional bonds: the similarities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/what-is-sukuk-and-should-you-invest\/#Malaysia_a_hub_for_Sukuk_investments\" title=\"Malaysia: a hub for Sukuk investments\">Malaysia: a hub for Sukuk investments<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/what-is-sukuk-and-should-you-invest\/#Types_of_Sukuk\" title=\"Types of Sukuk&nbsp;\">Types of Sukuk&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/what-is-sukuk-and-should-you-invest\/#Pros_of_Sukuk_investments\" title=\"Pros of Sukuk investments\">Pros of Sukuk investments<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/what-is-sukuk-and-should-you-invest\/#Cons_of_Sukuk_investments\" title=\"Cons of Sukuk investments\">Cons of Sukuk investments<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/what-is-sukuk-and-should-you-invest\/#Yay_or_nay\" title=\"Yay or nay?\">Yay or nay?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Origins_of_Sukuk\"><\/span><strong>Origins of Sukuk<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The term <em>Sukuk<\/em> comes from the Arabic word <em>sakk<\/em>, meaning a legal instrument, deed, or cheque. The earliest recorded Sukuk transaction took place in a mosque in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.slideshare.net\/CamillePaldi\/the-history-of-sukuk\">7th-century Damascus, Syria<\/a>.In modern times, Sukuk gained traction in the 20th century. Malaysia issued its first Sukuk in <a href=\"https:\/\/subjectguides.library.american.edu\/c.php?g=454473&amp;p=3104475\">2000<\/a>, followed by Bahrain in 2001. Since then, Sukuk has become a cornerstone of the Islamic capital market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Growth_of_the_Sukuk_Market\"><\/span><strong>The Growth of the Sukuk Market<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/5-1-1024x536.png\" alt=\"What is Sukuk? sukuk investment\" class=\"wp-image-6190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/5-1-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/5-1-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/5-1-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/5-1.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.islamicfinancenews.com\/supplements\/ifn-annual-guide-2024\"><strong>2024 International Islamic Financial Market (IIFM) Sukuk Report<\/strong><\/a>, global Sukuk issuances in 2023 reached <strong>$210 billion<\/strong>, up from $188 billion in 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While Malaysia, Indonesia, the GCC, and Turkey still account for the majority of issuances, new players like <strong>Pakistan, Egypt, Nigeria, and Bangladesh<\/strong> are becoming more active. In recent years, even <strong>non-Muslim-majority countries such as the UK, Luxembourg, and Hong Kong<\/strong> have tapped into Sukuk to attract ethical investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Growth has been driven by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Governments using Sukuk for infrastructure and green projects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rising demand for <strong>sustainable and ESG-linked Sukuk<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong appetite from global investors seeking ethical and low-risk alternatives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/sukuk-development-islamic-finance\/\">How Sukuk is a Driving Force in the Development of Islamic Finance<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Sukuk_and_How_Does_It_Work\"><\/span><strong><strong>What is Sukuk and How Does It Work?<\/strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/4-3-1024x536.png\" alt=\"sukuk investment\" class=\"wp-image-6198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/4-3-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/4-3-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/4-3-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/4-3.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In simple terms, <a href=\"https:\/\/corporatefinanceinstitute.com\/resources\/career-map\/sell-side\/capital-markets\/sukuk\/\"><strong>Sukuk is a Shariah-compliant financial certificate<\/strong><\/a> representing partial ownership in an asset or project. While often compared to conventional bonds, there is a key distinction: <strong>Sukuk avoids riba (interest)<\/strong> and instead provides returns based on profit-sharing or rental income from underlying assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How it works:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>The issuer sells Sukuk certificates to investors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proceeds are used to purchase an asset or fund a project.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Investors gain partial ownership and receive returns generated by the asset.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The issuer agrees to buy back the Sukuk at maturity.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sukuk_vs_conventional_bonds\"><\/span><strong>Sukuk vs. conventional bonds\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/1-7-1024x536.png\" alt=\"Sukuk Vs Convetional Bond\" class=\"wp-image-6192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/1-7-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/1-7-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/1-7-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/1-7.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sukuk is an economic and equitable joint venture between the issuer and the investors. Assets acquired by the Sukuk issuance are jointly owned and managed to generate profits. Sukuk bondholders do not receive interest on debt but receive part-ownership and are paid returns as the asset earns money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sukuk links the returns and cash flows of debt financing to a specific purchased asset, allowing investors to receive the benefits of debt financing, but only for financing that is raised for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/terms\/i\/identifiable_asset.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">identifiable assets<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, bonds are investment securities where <a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/terms\/b\/bond.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">investors lend money to a company or a government for a given period<\/a>&nbsp;in exchange for regular interest payments. Upon maturity, the bond issuer returns the investor&#8217;s capital, and profits are generated via fixed payments that an investor receives over the life of the bond. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are some key differences between Sukuk and conventional bonds according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/corporatefinanceinstitute.com\/resources\/knowledge\/trading-investing\/sukuk\/\">Corporate Finance Institute<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Sukuk<\/td><td>Bonds<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ownership<\/td><td>Partial ownership of the asset<\/td><td>Debt obligation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Compliance<\/td><td>Shariah-compliant<\/td><td>Non-shariah compliant and complies with country\/region of issuance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pricing<\/td><td>Based on the value of the underlying asset<\/td><td>Based on the issuer&#8217;s creditworthiness<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sukuk_vs_conventional_bonds_the_similarities\"><\/span><strong>Sukuk vs. conventional bonds: the similarities<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-layout-flex wp-container-2 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<ul>\n<li>Both Sukuk and bonds pay investors a stream of payments. The difference is that conventional bond payments come with interest, while Sukuk investors profit from the underlying asset&#8217;s value.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Both Sukuk and conventional bonds are considered less risky investments relative to equity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The issuers initially sell both Sukuk and conventional bonds to the investors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/what-makes-sukuk-halal\/\">What makes Sukuk Halal?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Malaysia_a_hub_for_Sukuk_investments\"><\/span><strong>Malaysia: a hub for Sukuk investments<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/3-6-1024x536.png\" alt=\"Malaysia a Sukuk Hub\" class=\"wp-image-6196\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/3-6-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/3-6-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/3-6-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/3-6.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Malaysia remains the world leader in Sukuk, accounting for around <a href=\"https:\/\/sevenpillarsinstitute.org\/islamic-financing-malaysian-sukuk\/\"><strong>40\u201345% of global issuances<\/strong><\/a>. It pioneered many innovations, including <strong>green Sukuk<\/strong> and <strong>sustainability-linked Sukuk<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While Malaysia leads, other regions are catching up. <strong>Saudi Arabia and the UAE<\/strong> are rapidly growing issuers, and African nations like <strong>Nigeria and Egypt<\/strong> are exploring Sukuk to finance infrastructure and social projects. According to Moody\u2019s Investors Service, Malaysia continues to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mifc.com\/index.php?ch=ch_contents_capital_markets&amp;pg=pg_cm_global&amp;ac=26583\">dominate global Sukuk issuance volumes<\/a> in the long-term and short-term markets. Still, there is an increasing number of issuers from new markets, including non-Muslim markets, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spglobal.com\/spdji\/en\/documents\/education\/education-the-development-of-the-global-sukuk-market-from-an-indexing-perspective.pdf?force_download=true\">S&amp;P Dow Jones Indices<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Sukuk\"><\/span><strong>Types of Sukuk&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sukuk can be issued by governments (sovereign), state-owned entities (quasi-sovereign), international organizations (supranational), or corporations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each of these Sukuks employs slightly different structures according to the Accounting and Auditing Organisation for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In line with global sustainability trends, <strong>green and social Sukuk<\/strong> have gained popularity:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Green bond and Sukuk<\/strong> &#8211; Proceeds from green bonds and Sukuk will fund environmentally friendly projects like renewable energy and climate change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Social bond and Sukuk<\/strong> &#8211; Proceeds will fund projects with positive socio-economic issues such as food security, healthcare, and education for an identified target population.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sustainability bond and Sukuk<\/strong> &#8211; Proceeds will fund projects that bring clear environmental and social-economic benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_of_Sukuk_investments\"><\/span><strong>Pros of Sukuk investments<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2-5-1024x536.png\" alt=\"Sukuk Vs Convetional Bond\" class=\"wp-image-6194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2-5-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2-5-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2-5-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2-5.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The structuring process of a Sukuk is <strong>rigorous and overseen by several stakeholders<\/strong> to ensure that it <strong>remains shariah-compliant<\/strong> and d<strong>oes not violate<\/strong> any tenets of Islam. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The comprehensive process also <strong>ensures that Sukuk is an ethical investment<\/strong> as it would not finance any activity considered harmful to society and would appeal to institutional and impact investors alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sukuk is suitable for socially conscious investors, and as per Shariah law, funds raised via Sukuk must be invested in identifiable assets or ventures. At the same time, these socially responsible investments, or also known as SRIs, and the broader ethical investment market are currently on the rise and may provide a <strong>reputational benefit<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shariah-compliant investment is still primarily seen as an untapped market, and there is still a significant unmet demand for niche products such as Sukuk.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons_of_Sukuk_investments\"><\/span><strong>Cons of Sukuk investments<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Enforceability risk<\/strong> \u2013 Sukuk contracts may be governed by English law while assets are located elsewhere, causing challenges during disputes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Higher structuring costs<\/strong> \u2013 due to Shariah board approvals and complex frameworks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lack of standardization<\/strong> \u2013 unlike conventional bonds, Sukuk documentation and interpretation can vary across jurisdictions.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, with increasing harmonization efforts by bodies like <strong>AAOIFI<\/strong> and <strong>IIFM<\/strong>, these challenges are being gradually addressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/sukuk-taking-indonesia-storm\/\">Sukuk: Taking Indonesia by Storm<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yay_or_nay\"><\/span><strong>Yay or nay?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sukuk offers a <strong>unique balance of faith-based ethics, asset-backed security, and growing global demand<\/strong>. For Muslim and ethical investors alike, Sukuk can diversify a portfolio while aligning wealth with values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As more governments and corporations adopt Sukuk financing\u2014especially in <strong>sustainability-linked projects<\/strong>\u2014this market is expected to expand even further in 2025 and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note: This article is meant to be educational and is not investment advice.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"rns\" data-title=\"Sukuk Investment Guide: How Islamic Bonds Strengthen Your Portfolio\" data-tags=\"Halal investments,Sukuk,sukuk investment\" data-categories=\"Halal Investment\" data-comments=\"0\" data-date=\"1759804135000\" data-author=\"Anis Shakirah\" data-single=\"\" data-url=\"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/what-is-sukuk-and-should-you-invest\/\"><\/div> <!-- Check out https:\/\/reactandshare.com -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The rise of the Islamic finance market into a dynamic global industry\u2014growing at a steady rate of 10\u201315% annually and now valued at over $4.5 &hellip; <span class=\"read-more-link\"><a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/what-is-sukuk-and-should-you-invest\/\">Read More &rsaquo;<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":58,"featured_media":6201,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":true,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":""},"categories":[1753],"tags":[2079,1401,2151],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Ethis-Blog-Image-Bank-x2-1.png","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pbDwgm-1BK","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6184"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/58"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6184"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6184\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7226,"href":"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6184\/revisions\/7226"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6201"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6184"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6184"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ethis.co\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6184"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}