Analysis of Shari'ah Based Equity Screenings: Developing a Shari'ah-Compliant Index for Qatar Stock Exchange
| Although, any amount or portion of Haram is not permissible in Shari"ah. |
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Islamic Monetary Policy Instruments: Current Practices in Islamic Countries and Comparison to the Conventional Sector
| In this research we took a stock of Islamic Monetary Policy in Theory and Practice with Reference to the Digital Era. Our study shows that both in theory and in practice, the Islamic monetary policy instruments are discussed and practiced. However, not all good theoretical ideas are applicable in practice. The practice itself is not uniform across countries. The influence of conventional instruments and traditions are overwhelming; sparsely available Islamic instruments also replicate the traditional instruments. |
Islamic Finance and Financial Stability, in Theory and Practice
| The history of financial crisis provided many causes in definition and practices. However, there are many factors affect the financial system in order to collapsed the whole system that lead to a vulnerable situation. The main objective of the Islamic finance is to provide justice among the human beings around the world. The Islamic financial system is adequate in terms of discipline rules and conditions in order to fill up conventional weakness to minimise the financial crisis in the world. |
Exploratory Study on the Introduction of Takaful Insurance in Ghana
The increasing growth trend of Takaful insurance over the years, especially in Africa, has attracted the attention of state institutions within the continent to explore how its adoption can help in diversification of insurance products as well as deepening insurance penetration.
Value based intermediation: A Comparative study of selected Banks
| Islamic banks ensure Shariah compliance and hence its operation is essentially ethical and responsible by nature. The theory of Islamic banking assigns significant social responsibility roles to Islamic banks. Recent strategic business trends show that from business sustainability perspectives, service to society cannot be ignored. This perception has been developed into value-based intermediation (BI) framework, especially by the Bank Negara Malaysia. |
Attitudes and Realizing Potentials of Islamic Banking in Enhancing the Socio-Economic Conditions of Muslims in…
The Philippines was one of the pioneers in the establishment of Islamic banking in 1974 through the creation of Philippine Amanah Bank. However, the Bank has been struggling from various challenges including low public awareness and lack of regulatory framework. This study aims to explore the attitudes of the
The Role of Islamic Banking in Financing Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the Gambia
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are the economic drivers and the key contributors to GDP worldwide. SMEs create job opportunities for both skilled and unskilled person and contributes to the growth and development of any economy in most developing economies The Gambia, not an exception. However, despite widespread developments in the SME sector in recent decades, the lack of access to finance remains a challenging obstacle for SME development.
A Comparative Study of Islamic Micro Financing for SMEs in Somalia and Nigeria: Experiences, Challenges and Opportunities
| In most underdeveloped African countries, Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) employ the greatest number of people in the market. Somalia and Nigeria are among the countries where many poor people depend on the informal business sector to earn a living. This study makes a comparative analysis of Islamic Microfinancing for SMEs in Somalia and Nigeria in order to investigate if the existing Islamic Microfinance Institutions (IMFs) are covering current needs and will be able to meet future expectations for SMEs sector. |