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.
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 ...
The Future of Islamic Banking and Finance in Indonesia: Performance, Risk and Regulation
1st Edition
By Romi Adetio Setiawan
December 18, 2024
Sharia-compliance is the raison d’etre of Islamic banks. All of their instruments and activities should be based on sharia principles, which unfortunately exposes them to greater risks than their conventional counterparts, regulated under the dual banking system in Indonesia. These include ...
Islamic Financial Institutions: An Introduction
1st Edition
By Imam Uddin, Muhammad Ali Shaikh, M. Ishaq Bhatti, Rafia Ayub
December 13, 2024
This book provides a comprehensive overview of Islamic Financial Institutions, exploring current issues, including governance, Shariah compliance frameworks and regulatory aspects, as well as the principles involved in product structuring. It offers a basic understanding of Islamic financial ...
The Islamic Finance Industry: Issues and Challenges
1st Edition
Edited
By Burak Çıkıryel, Tawfik Azrak
November 28, 2024
Islamic finance has emerged to meet the financial needs of people who seek a different approach to conventional banking and finance. Due to its late inception, Islamic finance has often been regarded as an "infant industry" compared to its traditional counterparts. Even though the Islamic finance ...
Waqf in Islamic Economics and Finance: An Instrument for Socioeconomic Welfare
1st Edition
By Muhammad Ayub, Khurram Khan, Muhammad Ismail
November 19, 2024
Waqf is emerging globally as a distinctive institution, serving as a vital bridge between societal and economic needs, and resource allocation. Waqfs functioning in some parts of the world, of a variety of assets such as cash, stocks, securities, intellectual property rights, and other financial ...
Islamic Finance, Governance and Regulation: Global Perspectives
1st Edition
By Hakimah Yaacob, Razali Mat Zin, Qaisar Ali
November 12, 2024
Islamic financial institutions (IFIs) are often criticized due to insufficient regulatory provision, thus lowering clients’ confidence in them. Additionally, few countries have well-established legislation relating to the Islamic finance industry, while others are only now developing preliminary ...
The Informal Economy and Islamic Finance: The Case of Organisation of Islamic Cooperation Countries
1st Edition
By Shabeer Khan
August 26, 2024
The characteristics, nature, determinants, and size of the informal economy differ from country to country. While much research has been carried out in the context of advanced economies, less attention has been given to developing countries, especially those in the Organisation of Islamic ...
The Islamic Economic System: Cultural Context in a Global Economy
1st Edition
By Muhammad Awais, Ali Osman Öztürk, Omar Khalid Bhatti, Nazima Ellahi
August 26, 2024
Islamic Economics refers to financial aspects or monetary activities and processes, which adhere to Islamic standards and teachings. The Islamic Economic System relates to the hypothetical development of an economy whose individuals follow the Islamic faith. This book presents an interesting and ...