Islamic Social Finance

This paper aims to study the main trends of scientific research in Islamic finance's social aspects to clarify place, role and functions, especially in the context of increasing social problems. To achieve this goal, this paper focuses on the social component of Islamic finance, analyzes publications on social Islamic finance in the web of Science database, covering the period from 1979 to 2020, specify the geographical localization of research networks, determines the most cited authors and their scientific position.

The labour market in

The chapter traces the essential functions and role awqaf played in the past, that it still provides socio-economic services for society, and organizations’ experiences, which play a significant role in this direction. It makes some recommendations for improving the sector in the present circumstances.

This chapter provides a high-level introduction to the main issues discussed in the book. It examines the socio-economic importance and potentials of

Islamic finance (IF) plays a pivotal role in the development of the real economy. It helps and stimulates economic activities and entrepreneurship, addresses poverty and income inequality, ensures financial stability, and promotes comprehensive human development in complex societies of the 21st century. IF and Islamic economics (IE) recognize the significant role of the voluntary Islamic financial sectors which uplift poverty, and eliminate homelessness and hunger.

This book is the first of its kind to provide a critical overview and theoretical analysis of the Circular Economy from Shariah and Islamic Finance perspectives. The book is divided into three parts. The contributing authors pay close attention to Islamic Finance in light of sustainability and value creation. It also includes case studies on the Circular Economy application in Islamic Finance industry.

This paper aims to enhance the impact of incorporated