Furqani, Hafas

(Researcher, International Shari‘a Research Academy for Islamic Finance, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) Hafas Furqani is a researcher at International Shari‘a Research Academy for Islamic Finance (ISRA). He receives Ph.D of Economics (2012) as well as Master of Economics (2006) from the International Islamic University Malaysia. Hafas has extensively published articles in Shari‘a, Islamic economics, banking and finance in various academic journals. His works have been recognized and awarded by local and international institutions. His paper “Challenges in the Construction of Islamic Economics Discipline” receives 1st Prize winner at KLIFF Essay Competition (2011) and his article “Theory appraisal in Islamic economic methodology: purposes and criteria” published in Humanomics has been chosen as a Highly Commended Award Winner at the Literati Network Awards for Excellence 2013. His Ph.D thesis entitled “The Foundations of Islamic Economics: A Philosophical Exploration of the Discipline” has also been awarded Gold Medal at the 2012 International Islamic University Malaysia Research, Invention and Innovation Exhibition (IRIIE 2012).