Pakistani social commerce platform launches Islamic interest-free nano-finance

ISLAMABAD: Walee Financial Services Pvt Ltd, a Pakistani influencer marketing and social commerce platform, has launched the country’s “first ever” Islamic interest-free, nano-finance through a commodity-based trade structure, it said on Friday.
The Islamic nano-financing product is based on a model, wherein customers participate in a commodity trade process to secure financing without the involvement of interest, according to the platform.
It says the innovative product ensures that all transactions are free from ‘riba,’ or interest, and align with the principles of fairness and transparency advocated by Islam.
“This is a momentous achievement in rolling out Islamic nano-finance. It has been made possible through the grit, passion, and unwavering faith of our founding team in Islamic finance, highlighting the benefits to society at large,” Dr. Rashid Mansoor, head of Shariah-compliance at Walee Financial Services Pvt Ltd, said in a statement.
“True Shariah-compliance has been achieved through cutting-edge technology, supported by esteemed Muftis [Muslim experts on religious matters] and Shariah scholars.”
Walee Financial Services is offering the Islamic nano-finance under its fintech brand Hakeem.
“By offering Shariah-compliant financing facilities, Walee Financial Services is actively contributing to the country’s mission to transition toward a Shariah-compliant economy,” the platform said.
“This aligns with the Federal Shariat Court’s ruling that abolishing riba is fundamental for an Islamic financial system, and supports the State Bank of Pakistan’s efforts to promote Islamic finance across the country.”
The platform said the launch of this Islamic nano-financing product aligned Walee Financial Services Pvt Ltd. with the religious obligations of the Muslim community and the national agenda to eradicate interest-based financial practices.
Pakistan’s parliament last month also approved a constitutional amendment, setting a clear deadline of January 1, 2028 for complete elimination of riba in Pakistan’s financial system among other constitutional changes.