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The article focuses on whether Islamic finance is attractive or not for non-Muslims. It mentions that institutional investors have wider choice to invest in sophisticated products in the non-Islamic investment universe and states that non-Muslims will invest in Islamic products only when they are superior to conventional financial products. It informs that savings products do not look attractive for non-Muslims because they can get the same return without the risk of the underlying contract.

The article discusses the judgments issued by the Dubai Court of Cassation in a court case in context of the Article 17 of the United Arab Emirates Civil Code which states that inheritance should be governed by the law of testator at the time of his death. It mentions that the case was filed by widow of a recently deceased Indian national in her personal capacity, claiming the dismissal of her husband's assets. The Court ruled that non-Muslim residents are able to apply law of their country.

The article reports on the establishment of an agreement between Halal Research Council (HRC) and LCM Consulting Nigeria Ltd., under which HRC of Pakistan will be helping LCM Consulting Nigeria Ltd. to promote Halal industry in the country. Topics discussed include HRC's chief executive officer Muhammad Zubair Mughal who signed the agreement, Dubai Chamber of Commerce's findings regarding the growth of Halal food market and popularity of Halal concept in Non-Muslim families.

In this article, the editor emphasizes that Islamic finance is not only for Muslims rather it should venture into new markets and cover non-Muslims.