Islamic Microfinance

Author : Kabir Hassan
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781847205414
Total Pages : 472 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Islamic Banking written by Kabir Hassan and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Handbook of Islamic Banking comprises 25 studies by leading international experts on Islamic banking and finance specially commissioned to analyse the various debates and the current state of play in the field. From its origins thirty years ago, Islamic banking has expanded rapidly to become a distinctive and fast growing segment of the international banking and capital markets. Despite this expansion, Islamic banking still remains poorly understood in many parts of the Muslim world and continues to be a mystery in much of the West. This comprehensive Handbook provides a succinct analysis of the workings of Islamic banking and finance, accessible to a wide range of readers. At the same time, it seeks to bring the current research agenda and the main issues on Islamic banking before a wider audience. Islamic banking offers, as an alternative to conventional interest-based financing methods, a wide variety of financial instruments and investment vehicles based on profit-and-loss sharing arrangements. These are all explored in detail along with other subjects such as governance and risk management, securities and investment, structured financing, accounting and regulation, economic development and globalization. M. Kabir Hassan, Mervyn Lewis and the other contributors have created an authoritative and original reference work, which will contribute to a wider understanding of Islamic banking as well as provoking further discussion and research. It will be invaluable to all scholars, researchers and policymakers with an interest in this subject.

Author : S. Nazim Ali
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136671293
Total Pages : 317 pages
Book Rating : 4.96/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Shari'a Compliant Microfinance written by S. Nazim Ali and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-03-01 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the recent past, Islamic finance has made an impressive case on the banking scene by becoming an alternative to the popular conventional financial systems, spurring a lively academic debate on how the Islamic finance industry can expand its services to cover the poor. Several propositions have been aired which suggest that the Islamic finance industry should consider developing an efficient Shari‘a compliant microfinance model. This book brings together original contributions from leading authorities on the subject of Shari‘a Compliant Microfinance (Islamic Microfinance) to propose innovative solutions and models by carefully studying experiments conducted in various countries. Where critiques of the current microfinance concepts, methods, regulatory measures and practices have often revolved around its practice of charging very high interest, this book discusses the several models that draw on both theory and case studies to provide a sustainable Shari‘a compliant alternative. Arguing that while Islamic finance might have made a remarkable contribution in the financial markets, there remains a big question with regards to its social relevance, the book provides new perspectives and innovative solutions to issues facing the Islamic microfinance industry. A comprehensive reference book for anyone wanting to learn more about Shari‘a Compliant Microfinance, this book will also be of use to students and scholars of microfinance, Islamic finance, and to anyone interested in learning about ethical and socially responsible businesses.

Author : Dr. Saad Al-Harran, Alfred Yong Foh Se
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
ISBN 13 : 1477175407
Total Pages : 83 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book An Islamic Microfinance Enterprise written by Dr. Saad Al-Harran, Alfred Yong Foh Se and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2008-09-25 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Currently there is limited application of Islamic microfinance instruments in Brunei Darussalam in the business and banking industries. The main objective of the exploratory study on the potentiality of Islamic microfinancing in the handicraft industry is to encourage students pursuing the Master in Islamic Banking and Finance (MIBF) program to apply the Islamic finance to real life situations. This exploratory applied research has allowed students the opportunity to appreciate the potentialities of Islamic microfinance in assisting the development of microbusinesses especially in the rural areas in Brunei Darussalam.

Author : Hussain Mohi ud Din Qadri
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
ISBN 13 : 3111414523
Total Pages : 174 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Islamic Microfinance written by Hussain Mohi ud Din Qadri and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2024-05-20 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Islamic microfinance is one of the most important sectors of Islamic social finance, which plays a very important role in curbing poverty and improving the standard of living, per capita income, employment level as well as achieving Maqasid al-Shariah, profitability and sustainability. This role of Islamic microfinance has become more crucial in the pandemic period. It has been clearly witnessed in developing countries such as Pakistan and Bangladesh, how Islamic microfinance institutions helped deprived and affected communities during the pandemic. Another important development during the pandemic was the introduction of blended models of Islamic microfinance such as waqf-based Islamic microfinance, a zakat-based model and the combination of Islamic commercial and social finance. Islamic microfinance institutions also aim to harness the power of digitalization and fintech, but they need to consider the necessary success factors to realize and gain the real benefits of technology. There are some major challenges related to regulations, management issues, lack of skilled human resources, a wide digital divide and low level of financial literacy in developing countries. These challenges need to be addressed to ensure stability, steady growth and sustainability in the sector. This book is a compendium on Islamic microfinance, including case studies from seven jurisdictions and prospects for the sector. The book will be a major contribution to the literature of Islamic economics and finance and a guide of equal importance for students, academics, institutions, regulators, fintechs, policy makers and the general public.

Author : Yasushi Suzuki
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351601857
Total Pages : 227 pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Dilemmas and Challenges in Islamic Finance written by Yasushi Suzuki and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-03-09 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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. It is observed that Islamic banks are reluctant to participate in the pure PLS scheme which is manifested by the rising concentration of investment on murabaha or mark-up financing. This phenomenon has been the hotbed of academic criticism on the contemporary practice of Islamic banking. This book explains the 'murabaha syndrome' in light of the incentive provided by the current institutional framework and what are the changes required in the governance structure to mend this anomaly.

Author : Abdelrahman Elzahi
Publisher : ISLAMIC RESEARCH AND TRAINING INSTITUTE
ISBN 13 : 9960323048
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Business Models In Islamic Microfinance written by Abdelrahman Elzahi and published by ISLAMIC RESEARCH AND TRAINING INSTITUTE. This book was released on 2016-12-31 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a compilation of papers presented in a thematic workshop on business models in Islamic microfinance, organized by International Islamic University Islamabad, Islamic Research and Training Institute (IRTI), and Agricultural Bank of Sudan. The objective of the workshop was to discuss specific Islamic microfinance business models and best practices, as well as the most advanced experiences at the international level.

Author : Matthias Range
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
ISBN 13 : 365641050X
Total Pages : 91 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Islamic Microfinance written by Matthias Range and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2013-04-16 with total page 91 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Diploma Thesis from the year 2004 in the subject Economics - Finance, grade: 1,3, RWTH Aachen University (International technical and economical Cooperation), language: English, abstract: The literature discussing microfinance topics like sustainability, outreach and improvement of methods as well as the role of the governments in terms of interference, supervision and regulation is getting more differentiated and substantiated. Despite this increasing interest, one aspect of microfinance has been largely neglected both scientifically and in its application: Islamic Microfinance. In this paper I will discuss, if the principles of the Shari’ah (the Islamic law) are not somewhat compatible with the needs and obstacles of microfinance, where stewardship is to be shared and trust crucial. Further, I will discuss in detail if the prohibition of Riba is a serious, insolvable obstacle and if it is really more expensive for microfinance institutes to provide Muslims with financial services. By comparing traditional instruments of microfinance with new, transferred instruments borrowed from Islamic banking, I will try to explain – on the bases of the Islamic culture – why people are surprised about the neglect of Islamic Microfinance. The hypotheses are as follows • The implementation of Islamic financial products causes too high risks for microfinance institutes. The restriction of involving ‘risk’ in financial contracts for both parties by the Islam is binding. Therefore, market risks and moral hazards, make a save and steady return for the MFI not possible. • The higher efforts of Islamic Microfinance are too much for the already weak organisation structures of MFIs. MFIs have to avoid or at least decrease market risks and moral hazards. Thus, higher efforts need to be invested by the MFIs due to the increased dependency on the success of the pre-financed projects. • The complexity of Islamic financial products compared to convenient credit contracts leads to difficulties in both their explanation as well as their promotion in less educated areas.

Author : Effendi, Jaenal
Publisher : Universitätsverlag Göttingen
ISBN 13 : 3863951379
Total Pages : 150 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The role of Islamic microfinance in poverty alleviation and environmental awareness in Pasuruan, East Java, Indonesia written by Effendi, Jaenal and published by Universitätsverlag Göttingen. This book was released on 2013-06-11 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Microfinance is known to be one of the best tools to combat poverty, and believed to have a positive effect on environmental awareness. This book analyses the impacts of Islamic microfinance on both poverty alleviation and environmental awareness and the variation in its effects between different geographical conditions, as well as how it compares in these respects with conventional microfinance. Islamic microfinance institutions (MFIs) had a more significant impact on poverty alleviation than conventional MFIs, but a low effect on awareness of specific environmental issues. Islamic MFIs were also successful in combating poverty regardless of regional differences, but similarly ineffective in contributing to environmental awareness.

Author : Malcolm Harper
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781853399565
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Islamic Microfinance written by Malcolm Harper and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Islamic Microfinance critically examines the performance of fifteen institutions and demonstrate how Islamic methods can efficiently satisfy the needs of some types of client but not all. It asks which types of products are affordable and beneficial, for which purposes and for whom.

Author : Kunjn KC
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1446626636
Total Pages : 59 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Adoption of Micro Finance Activity by Islamic Banking Institutions written by Kunjn KC and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on with total page 59 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: