Islamic finance and banking system : philosophies, principles & practices / Sudin Haron, Wan Nursofiza Wan Azmi.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sudin Haron.

Contributor:

Nursofiza Wan Azmi, Wan

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Banks and banking--Religious aspects--Islam.

Banks and banking.

Banks and banking--Islamic countries.

Insurance.

Islamic countries.

Finance--Religious aspects--Islam.

Finance.

Finance--Islamic countries.

Insurance--Religious aspects--Islam.

Insurance--Islamic countries.

Physical Description:

xii, 536 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Kuala Lumpur ; New York : McGraw Hill, [2009]

Summary:

This book, Islamic Finance and Banking System: Philosophies, Principles & Practices, introduces readers to the history and development of Islamic banking. It provides an in-depth discussion on the theoretical and conceptual aspects of Islamic banking. Key concepts in Islamic finance and banking, and how they are applied to provide alternative Islamic financing options, are examined. The vibrant and thriving takaful industry and Islamic capital market are also explored here. In addition, the book evaluates the role and development of special organizations related to the Islamic financial system.

Contents:

Fundamentals of Islamic economic system

History and development of the Islamic banking system

Objectives, philosophy and principles of Islamic banking

The concepts of interest, USURY and RIBA

Laws and regulations of Islamic banking

Operational aspects and practices of Islamic banking system

Islamic financial markets

Islamic insurance system

Organizations related to the Islamic banking system.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (page 504) and index.

ISBN:

9833850618

9789833850303

9833850308

9789833850617

OCLC:

434758410

Publisher Number:

99958287301