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Jessica Anderson
Yale University

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SHARIA-COMPLIANT INVESTMENT FUNDS IN THE U.S. MARKET: NAVIGATING SEC REGULATIONS AND ETHICAL FINANCE DEMANDS Jessica Anderson; William Lee; Jennifer Taylor
Sharia Oikonomia Law Journal Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025)
Publisher : Yayasan Adra Karima Hubbi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70177/solj.v3i1.2077

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The rising demand for ethical and faith-based investment products in the United States has prompted increased interest in Sharia-compliant investment funds. These funds seek to align financial returns with Islamic principles, including the prohibition of interest (riba), avoidance of excessive uncertainty (gharar), and investment in halal sectors. However, integrating such models within the U.S. financial system presents regulatory challenges, particularly under the oversight of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This study examines how Sharia-compliant investment funds navigate U.S. regulatory frameworks while maintaining theological legitimacy and investor confidence. Utilizing a qualitative legal research methodology, the study analyzes SEC rules on mutual funds and ETFs, including disclosure, diversification, and fiduciary obligations, alongside Shariah governance standards issued by AAOIFI and other global Islamic finance authorities. Interviews with fund managers, legal counsel, and Shariah advisors provide practical insights. Findings indicate that although structural compatibility is possible, regulatory ambiguities around Shariah governance, purification processes, and ethical screening create operational tensions. The study concludes that successful integration requires interpretive flexibility, SEC engagement, and investor education to ensure both compliance and religious authenticity. The research contributes to broader discussions on financial inclusion, ethical finance, and legal pluralism in global markets.
SHARIA-COMPLIANT INVESTMENT FUNDS IN THE U.S. MARKET: NAVIGATING SEC REGULATIONS AND ETHICAL FINANCE DEMANDS Jessica Anderson; William Lee; Jennifer Taylor
Sharia Oikonomia Law Journal Vol. 3 No. 3 (2025)
Publisher : Yayasan Adra Karima Hubbi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70177/solj.v3i3.2199

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The rising demand for ethical and faith-based investment products in the United States has prompted increased interest in Sharia-compliant investment funds. These funds seek to align financial returns with Islamic principles, including the prohibition of interest (riba), avoidance of excessive uncertainty (gharar), and investment in halal sectors. However, integrating such models within the U.S. financial system presents regulatory challenges, particularly under the oversight of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This study examines how Sharia-compliant investment funds navigate U.S. regulatory frameworks while maintaining theological legitimacy and investor confidence. Utilizing a qualitative legal research methodology, the study analyzes SEC rules on mutual funds and ETFs, including disclosure, diversification, and fiduciary obligations, alongside Shariah governance standards issued by AAOIFI and other global Islamic finance authorities. Interviews with fund managers, legal counsel, and Shariah advisors provide practical insights. Findings indicate that although structural compatibility is possible, regulatory ambiguities around Shariah governance, purification processes, and ethical screening create operational tensions. The study concludes that successful integration requires interpretive flexibility, SEC engagement, and investor education to ensure both compliance and religious authenticity. The research contributes to broader discussions on financial inclusion, ethical finance, and legal pluralism in global markets.
Reflections on Teaching in Times of Crisis: Narrative Analysis of Urban Educators During the COVID-19 Pandemic Sarah Brown; David Miller; Jessica Anderson
International Journal of Educational Narratives Vol. 3 No. 3 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70177/ijen.v3i3.2210

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Background. The COVID-19 pandemic profoundly disrupted global education systems, forcing teachers to adapt to remote instruction, shifting expectations, and heightened emotional demands. Urban educators, in particular, faced layered challenges including technological inequity, socio-emotional strain, and intensified community needs. Purpose. This study explores how urban teachers experienced and responded to the crisis by analyzing their personal narratives of teaching during the pandemic. Method. Using a qualitative narrative analysis approach, the study collected data from 26 K–12 educators in three major metropolitan districts in the United States. Participants submitted reflective essays and engaged in semi-structured interviews between June and October 2021. Results. The findings reveal recurring themes of professional identity redefinition, emotional exhaustion, pedagogical innovation, and relational resilience. Teachers described a tension between systemic inadequacies and personal commitment, often framing their roles as both educators and emotional caregivers. Despite institutional constraints, many developed adaptive strategies that centered student well-being and equity. Conclusion. The study concludes that narrative inquiry provides essential insight into the lived complexities of teaching during crisis and underscores the need for systemic support structures that honor teachers’ emotional labor and professional agency.  
Co-Authors David Miller Jennifer Taylor Sarah Brown William Lee