Attitudes, behaviour and patronage factors of bank customers towards Islamic banks

Whereas conventional banks are grounded in the idea of utility, Islamic banks are grounded in the shari`a. The article discusses a self-administered survey conducted in 3 Jordan cities to guage the attitudes of businessmen, households of middle and professional classes, and traders regarding Islamic banks. Through univariate and multivariate statistical analysis, it was concluded that interpersonal relations and human services drew people to Islamic banks. Religion was not a major force bringing people in the doors.