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.
COVID-19 and Islamic Social Finance
1st Edition
Edited
By M. Kabir Hassan, Aishath Muneeza, Adel M. Sarea
September 30, 2022
It is said that the COVID-19 pandemic has turned back the poverty clock. As such, there is a need to have social mechanisms put in place to provide relief to those who are affected in this regard. Islamic social finance consists of tools and institutions that could be used to alleviate poverty. ...
Islamic Fintech
1st Edition
Edited
By Sara Sánchez Fernández
September 26, 2022
The implementation of new technologies is expected to boost the development of Islamic Finance by increasing accessibility to banking and other financial services in Islamic communities and democratizing access to investment opportunities. At the same time, new technologies will increase financing ...
Islamic Monetary Economics: Finance and Banking in Contemporary Muslim Economies
1st Edition
Edited
By Taha Eğri, Zeyneb Hafsa Orhan
August 01, 2022
The existence of fiat currencies has long been cited as one of the major contributing factors to the challenges facing contemporary economies, and the current monetary system is not only a key source of exorable increases in interest rates but also a principal cause of inflation and decline in ...
The Growth of Islamic Banking in Indonesia: Theory and Practice
1st Edition
By Yasushi Suzuki, Sigit Pramono
June 30, 2022
Indonesia is the most populous Muslim country in the world. Taking into account also its endowment and potential economic resources, the Islamic banking industry in Indonesia was expected to take on an important role in facilitating more financial resources and to contribute to the ...
A History of Interest and Debt: Ancient Civilizations
1st Edition
Edited
By Murat Ustaoğlu, Ahmet İncekara
May 06, 2022
With the spread of interest-based transactions, major problems such as inequality, poverty and debt-based slavery have emerged. Those who practiced professions such as usury have, despite the negative connotations attributed to them, contributed extensively to the construction of the conventional ...
Halal Logistics and Supply Chain Management in Southeast Asia
1st Edition
Edited
By Nor Aida Abdul Rahman, Azizul Hassan, Mohammad FakhrulNizam Mohammad
May 06, 2022
The concept of Halal defines what adheres to Islamic law and is so comprehensive that it goes beyond food to include processes. The Halal industry has allowed many business firms a competitive advantage and is integral in its support for industries from food, tourism, banking and hospitality to ...
The Evolution of Interest and Debt: From Middle Ages to Modern Times
1st Edition
Edited
By Murat Ustaoğlu, Ahmet İncekara
May 06, 2022
It would be difficult to examine interest- free alternative fi nancial systems without reviewing the evolution of debt; thus, this book offers a chronological account of the development of interest- bearing debt and contributors offer their take on how the issue of interest has been addressed ...
Awqaf-led Islamic Social Finance: Innovative Solutions to Modern Applications
1st Edition
Edited
By Mohd Ma'Sum Billah
April 29, 2022
This book provides an authoritative and comprehensive overview of Waqf (endowment), addressing specific issues, models, solutions, structures and practices. As Islamic finance has gained in significance, so too has the institution of Waqf, working towards creating an enterprising and an ...
The Growth of Islamic Finance and Banking: Innovation, Governance and Risk Mitigation
1st Edition
Edited
By Hussain Qadri, M. Ishaq Bhatti
April 01, 2021
This book covers the recent literature concerning Islamic banking and finance (IBF), focuses on the history of IBF since its inception and introduces the latest innovative concepts and practices in the field.The authors cover important topics such as the role of ownership, Shari`ah compliance and ...
Dilemmas and Challenges in Islamic Finance: Looking at Equity and Microfinance
1st Edition
Edited
By Yasushi Suzuki, Mohammad Dulal Miah
December 18, 2020
The phenomenal growth of Islamic finance in the last few decades has been accompanied by a host of interesting questions and challenges. One of the critical challenges is how Islamic financial institutions can be motivated to participate in the 'equity-like' profit-and-loss sharing (PLS) contracts....
Rethinking Islamic Finance: Markets, Regulations and Islamic Law
1st Edition
By Ayesha Bhatti, Saad Azmat
September 30, 2020
Islamic finance’s phenomenal growth owes to the Shariah compliant nature of its financial instruments. Shariah forbids the charging of interest (Riba) and instead promulgates risk-sharing and trade-based modes of financing. The Islamic financial industry has been subject to both critique and ...
Islamic Social Finance: Entrepreneurship, Cooperation and the Sharing Economy
1st Edition
Edited
By Valentino Cattelan
June 30, 2020
The current dynamics of world economy show remarkable changes in the socio-economics of credit provision and entrepreneurship. If the emergence of the sharing economy is fostering innovative models of collaborative agency, networking and venture business, economic actors are also looking for a more...