The Namaa Blog

Shariah-aware investing, explained for NSE India.

Islamic finance rulings, SEBI regulation, and honest comparisons — written for Muslim investors trading on Indian exchanges.

Is Confirm-to-Execute Trading Halal in Islam?

SEBI's 2025 retail algo-trading framework requires a human to approve every order. Here's why that requirement lines up with the Islamic ownership principle of qabd — and how Namaa's confirm-to-execute model works because of both.

Is Stock Trading Halal in Islam? A Complete Guide for Indian Investors

Is stock trading halal, is intraday trading haram, is algo trading permissible, can Muslims invest in the stock market in India — one guide, with sources, for NSE investors.

How to Calculate Zakat on NSE Shares (India, Step by Step)

A worked example of Zakat calculation on an Indian equity portfolio — nisab, the 354-day lunar year, and how to treat trading vs. long-term holdings, in INR.

Is Streak by Zerodha Halal?

Streak lets you build and automate strategies on Zerodha with no Shariah screen built in. What that means for a Muslim investor, and what to check before you deploy a strategy on it.

Is Smallcase Halal?

Smallcase's own Halal Stocks collection is a starting point, not a full answer. How its screening compares to a dedicated 4-layer Shariah engine, and where the gaps are.

Zerodha vs. Groww for Muslim Investors

Neither broker screens for Shariah compliance. A practical comparison of what each one does and doesn't do for an Indian Muslim investor, and where a screening layer like Namaa fits in.

Best Shariah-Compliant Stocks in India (2026 List)

How to actually pick Shariah-compliant NSE stocks — sector patterns, red flags, and the exact ratios that decide it. Plus a link to the live, daily-updated list.