Islamic Business and Finance Series
About the Book Series
As the business and financial world undergoes rapid transformations due to innovations in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and ecosystem data analytics, the realm of Islamic banking, business, economics, and finance must also evolve to meet industry's demands. Recognizing the need for up-to-date insights and cutting-edge practices, we proudly present the "Islamic Business and Finance Series." With a rich legacy of over 50 published books to date, this ground-breaking series draws on the expertise of renowned professionals from across the globe. Each publication within the series is carefully curated and authored or edited by experts in their respective fields, spanning Islamic banking, business, economics, finance. This wealth of knowledge caters to academia, industry, intellectuals, and students, delivering invaluable insights to all. Catering to middle and senior management in both western and Islamic business communities, the series offers a treasure trove of theoretical and empirical know-how. For managers with a western background, our publications provide detailed and up-to-date briefings on crucial topics in Islamic finance and business. Simultaneously, for academics, postgraduates, and professionals in western and Islamic contexts alike, the series serves as a comprehensive guide to best practices within Islamic communities worldwide. This extends to the management of Muslim minorities in the west and majorities in other parts of the world. By bridging the gap between cultures and leveraging our collective expertise, we equip individuals with the essential tools for success in today's interconnected global business landscape. Embrace the era of technological advancements with confidence, as our series remains at the forefront of innovation and knowledge dissemination in the field of Islamic economics and finance. If you would like to discuss a potential new book for the series, please contact: Prof. Ishaq Bhatti – [email protected] – Series Editor, or Kristina Abbotts – [email protected] – Routledge Commissioning Editor The Islamic Business and Finance book series welcomes Open Access projects. Please contact Kristina Abbotts or visit https://www.routledge.com/info/open_access for more details.
Investment in Islamic Mutual Funds: Performance Analysis for Decision Making
1st Edition
By Manal Dhafer Al-Qahtani, M. Ishaq Bhatti
December 04, 2025
This book is an authoritative study of the various performance measures and characteristics of Islamic mutual funds (IMFs). It also enables general investors to gain knowledge in mutual fund investment particularly related to IMFs. The performance evaluations of IMFs are presented from the point of...
Islamic Finance and Financial Innovation: Cultural, Regulatory and Technological Challenges
1st Edition
Edited
By Muhammad Ismail, Ahmet Faruk Aysan, Mounther Barakat
November 26, 2025
This book explores the dynamic evolution of Islamic finance in the face of global financial transformation. It addresses critical challenges, from unemployment and economic justice to cutting-edge innovations such as blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). It ...
Islamic Finance and Climate Action: Ethics, Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability
1st Edition
Edited
By Mohd Ma'Sum Billah, Razali Haron, Rusni Hassan, Syed Marwan Mujahid Syed Azman, Akhtarun Naba’ Billah
November 13, 2025
In the face of unprecedented global warming and escalating environmental crises, this book offers a comprehensive investigation into the ways Islamic financial principles can contribute to combating climate change. It delves into the significant potential of the Islamic finance industry and ...
Islamic Green Finance: Towards Ethical and Environmentally Responsible Investing
1st Edition
Edited
By Edib Smolo, Muhammad Omer Rafique
November 06, 2025
Green Islamic finance is a growing field that combines Islamic investment principles with environmental responsibility. This book explores the potential of this concept to address climate change and promote sustainable development. It examines various aspects of green Islamic finance, including ...
Islamic Economics, Growth and Development
1st Edition
Edited
By Mustafa Metin Başbay
September 01, 2025
The study of economic development is inherently grounded in philosophical and ethical assumptions. In other words, to discuss economic development either at a conceptual level or as a real process necessitates an ethical and philosophical basis. The authors of this book believe that Islamic ...
Islamic Microeconomics: An Introduction
1st Edition
By Lukman Hanif Arbi, M. Ishaq Bhatti
July 31, 2025
This book bridges the gap between Islamic and conventional (micro)economics by demonstrating how modern tools and theories of microeconomics can be applied to Islamic assumptions regarding economics and finance. In contrast to the tendency for Islamic economics and finance proponents to use ...
Higher Education Finance and Islamic Endowments
1st Edition
By Nurul Adilah Hasbullah, Asmak Ab Rahman
May 06, 2025
Public debt pressures due to the global economic crisis have impacted higher education in several countries, compelling governments to curtail the funding of higher education institutions (HEIs). Various instruments have been proposed as a platform for the private sector to channel funding to HEIs....
Money, Debt and Interest in Monotheistic Religions: An Etymological Approach
1st Edition
By Murat Ustaoğlu
April 14, 2025
This book offers a chronological account of the development of interest-bearing debt and how the issue of interest has been addressed throughout medieval and modern civilizations. It provides a review of the impact of these interest-bearing debt practices upon social relations and institutions, ...
Islamic Finance and Sustainable Development: Balancing Spirituality, Values and Profit
1st Edition
Edited
By Khaliq Ahmad, Datuk AbdelAziz Berghout
March 05, 2025
This book uncovers a new dimension in the study of sustainability, offering balanced development from a spiritual and cultural values perspective. The authors of this edited volume investigate the role of religion in the debate concerning the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and offer an ...
Islamic Economics and Financial Crisis
1st Edition
Edited
By Erhan Akkas
February 19, 2025
This book explores the causes of the current economic crisis, evaluates the foundational principles of capitalism that contribute to crises, and investigates how an Islamic economic and banking system could play a role in fostering global stability. It includes theoretical and empirical analysis ...
Islamic Finance and Sustainable Development: The Water, Food, Energy, and Climate Nexus
1st Edition
Edited
By Abdulkader Thomas
January 23, 2025
The proliferation of energy, agricultural, water and food insecurity can be attributed to a multitude of factors, including advancements in technology that have facilitated the technical and economic utilization of energy and water resources, environmental degradation, climate anomalies, mounting ...
Shariah Governance in Islamic Banking Institutions
1st Edition
Edited
By Shafiullah Jan, Muhammad Ismail
December 18, 2024
Shariah governance assumes the primary instrument through which Islamic Banking Institutions (IBIs) ensure the Islamicity of their products, services, operations, and internal environments. It is considered to be one the fundamental elements that differentiates IBIs from their traditional ...