Halal Investments (Non-Tax Saving)

I have already discussed about Halal Tax Saving:

• Halal Tax Saving Investments 
• Halal Tax Saving Without Investments

Following investments are not related to tax saving but general investments I can think.
Please comment and add your suggestions so that I can update this blog article with your help.

1. Gold

Probably one of the easiest and safe investments. Steady increase in value and invest in small amounts.
Update: Added an article in detail.
Halal Ways to Invest in Gold

2. Real Estate

Now I am not talking about taking a house in a city. That is out of question for most of us who won't take loans. Am talking of taking in your native village. Cost of land/ shops/ houses has been rising all over India. So you could buy it in your village too as it will be affordable. Mind you that buy only in a place you are well known about and not some unknown place.

1. Agricultural/ Non-Agricultural land
2. Village House
3. Shop if major road passes through village.

3. Livestock

If you live in village and can get people for the same, having your own livestock can be a good investment.

4. Business of a trusted relative/ friend.

Probably the best way of investment. Note however the person should be a well-trusted and hard working one. And the share of business and terms be decided before hand.
If the business venture makes profit, you get your share. If it makes a loss, you do make a loss.
But this is undoubtedly the best way.