Articles
Islamisation of banking in Pakistan
Islamisation is a highly broad process; to discuss it requires a deep knowledge of fiqh, the shari`a ,
Bankers equity: pioneering role in Islamic financing
Banker's Equity Limited (BEL), is a private corporation that is sponsored by the State Bank of Pakistan Banking Council. Its Board of Directors is made up of the Governor of the State Bank, the Chairman of the Pakistan Banking Council, the presidents of the nationalized commercial banks, and other top bankers. The main goal of the company is to act as a catalyst for development in the country's economy. Its focus lies on medium-sized and large projects. BEL's goal to develop the economy mirrors the national government's wish to do the same.
Pre-requisites and consequences of Islamization of banking in Pakistan
The author, senior vice president of United Bank Limited, addresses the need for certain fundamental changes in a society before it is ready for the adoption of Islamic banking. His particular focus is on Pakistan and its culture, for Pakistan has been moving towards an Islamic system. The author expresses concern that materialism is being served by banks that emphasize the profits to be made in Islamic banking. An outline of the key principles of Capitalism, of Socialism, and of
Islamization of Pakistan's economy
The Pakistani government's Islamization of the economy intends to eliminate all financial practices forbidden by
Socio-economic and political uses of the Hajj (pilgrimage) in Nigeria
Nigerian Muslims are very much aware that Hajj (pilgrimage) is an Islamic obligation. Much of Nigerian Muslims' lives are shaped around the performance of this duty.
Some economic aspects of mudarabah
Mudaraba involves simple profit sharing and has been used throughout the ages of Islamic history.