The Legal Edge

 

In a world where the complexities of modern finance often clash with spiritual principles, sincere Muslims face a daunting challenge: obtaining capital for major purchases and business ventures without violating the sacred prohibition against riba (interest). As we discussed in the previous chapter, the simplicity of transactions during the time of the Prophet Muhammad stands in stark contrast to today's multifaceted economic landscape. Back then, finances were rooted in charity or community-based trading, where profit and risk were shared, fostering a sense of collaboration and fairness. Yet today, as our societies become increasingly entangled in profit-driven financial systems, finding ethical alternatives can feel like an uphill battle. The necessity of navigating these intricate waters while remaining true to one's faith is not just a challenge—it's a quest for creative solutions that honor Islamic values. This chapter invites you to explore the innovative pathways eme...

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  1.      Charles Gitonga Kariuki v Akuisi Farmers Co. Ltd [1] The firm of Karanja Mbugua & Company advocates had acted for the plaintiff in a claim seeking to recover a debt of Kshs. 3 million from the defendant. The defendant’s counsel raised a preliminary objection challenging the appointment of the plaintiff’s advocates firm submitting that they had acted for the defendant in several other cases. He submitted that the defendants were apprehensive that the plaintiff’s counsel would use information acquired from the defendant to their disadvantage. The court held that it is not enough for the applicant to allege that opposing counsel acted for the defendant in several matters because the simple fact that the advocate acted for a litigant does not lead per se to a conflict of interest. The court dismissed the preliminary objection on the ground that the applicant had not tendered evidence that showed that the plaintiff’s counsel had been intimately invol...