The Islamic Investment Ideology has the following norms, to name a few.

1. Should not indulge in Riba (interest).
2. Should not indulge in Maysir (speculation), which is involvement in speculation and gambling transactions.
3. Should not indulge in Ghara (vague), which is uncertainty about the terms of the contract or the subject matter, e.g. prohibits selling something which one does not own.
4. Investments should not be made in businesses dealing with alcohol, drugs, gambling, armaments, etc. which are also considered unlawful and undesirable.

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