19 Jan 09 Student Loans…What’s a Muslim to do?

Many among us have experienced the headaches of student loans.  For the fortunate few, they received scholarships or parents’ savings to pay for education.  This post is not meant to answer any questions in regards to Ribah (usury).  A complex topic that will have to be addressed at a different time.  Rather, I’d like to explore a few of the alternative models out there and leave it to discuss.  You maybe surprised with the alternatives. (more…)

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