Essential readings in Islamic finance

Bakar, Mohd Daud and Engku Ali, Engku Rabiah Adawiah, eds. (2008) Essential readings in Islamic finance. CERT Publications Sdn. Bhd., Kuala Lumpur. ISBN 9789834371005

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Abstract

This "Essential Readings in Islamic Finance" is a collection of separately written papers that had been presented in various workshops and seminars. The authors of these papers are prominent figures from diferent backgrounds and are well known in their area of expertise. This book contains a total of twenty-two papers falling under the five themes, i.e, Shari`ah Framework of Islamic Banking and Finance; Islamic Banking Development; Takaful (Islamic Insurance); Legal, Accounting and Governance in Islamic Finance and Islamic Capital Market. This book gives an overview of the practice of Islamic finance, and highlights the latest developments in this innovative and fast-growing industry. Some of the papers also analyze the specific practicalities of contemporary financial instruments within the Shari'ah compliance framework. The book also discusses the challenges faced by Islamic finance industry and proposes suggestions for the way forward. We hope that the information provided in this book will be useful and enlightening to all scholars, researchers, students, academicians and practitioners.

Item Type:	Book
Additional Information:	HG3368A6E78M 2008
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Islamic banking, Finance-religious aspects-Islam, banks and banking-religious aspects-Islam
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HG Finance > HG1501 Banking
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws
Depositing User:	Mrs. Wan Salwati Wan Salleh
Date Deposited:	23 May 2011 12:27
Last Modified:	23 May 2011 12:27
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/238

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