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Smart contracts and their application prospects in social banking: a Maqasid jurisprudential perspective

Soualhi, Younes Soualhi and Saleh, Abdulmajid Obaid Hasan (2024) Smart contracts and their application prospects in social banking: a Maqasid jurisprudential perspective. Malaysian Journal of Syariah and Law, 12 (2). pp. 490-510. ISSN 1985-7454 E-ISSN 2590-4396

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Abstract

his research paper aims to explore aspects of smart contract technology in Islamic finance, focusing on its legitimacy, objectives, and potential applications in Islamic social finance. This study relies on comparative qualitative analysis methodology and revolves around discussing the nature of smart contracts, the challenges related to their formulation and implementation, regulatory frameworks, and the cryptocurrencies used within them. The study presents proposed models for utilizing smart contracts in Islamic social finance and uses comparisons between different experiences to provide in-depth insights. This article also presents proposed models for leveraging smart contracts in Islamic social finance, using a comparative qualitative analysis approach. This study underscores the significance of integrating new innovations to maintain leadership in finance, as Islamic finance seeks to integrate its principles with Sharia-compliant systems and develop products that combine technological excellence with Sharia compliance. This study provides important findings and valuable recommendations for integrating smart contracts into Islamic social finance, contributing to enhancing innovations and developing advanced financial tools that effectively meet market needs while complying with Sharia principles

Item Type: Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords: smart contract, blockchain, Islamic finance
Subjects: BPC Science and Technology in Islam
BPH Islamic Economics
BPK Islamic law. Shari'ah. Fiqh
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button): Institute of Islamic Banking & Finance (IIiBF)
Depositing User: Dr Abdulmajid Obaid Hasan Saleh
Date Deposited: 05 Nov 2024 14:12
Last Modified: 05 Nov 2024 16:25
URI: http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/115491

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