Inclusive finance : bridging communities through islamic social finance / Magda Ismail Abdel Mohsin (Associate Professor, School of Graduate and Professional Studies and Associate Member, Centre of Excellence for Islamic Social Finance (CoE ISF), INCEIF University) and Aishath Muneeza(Professor and Associate Dean, School of Graduate and Professional Studies and Associate Member, Centre of Excellence for Islamic Social Finance (CoE ISF), INCEIF University, Malaysia).

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Mohsin, Magda Ismail Abdel, author.

Aishath Muneeza, author.

Contributor:

Edward Elgar Publishing, publisher.

Series:

Studies in Islamic finance, accounting and governance

Studies in islamic finance, accounting and governance series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Communities--Religious aspects--Islam.

Communities.

Social economy.

Sustainable development--Religious aspects--Islam.

Sustainable development.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (278 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Northampton : Edward Elgar Publishing, 2025.

Summary:

"This insightful book explores the transformative potential of Islamic Social Finance (ISF) in addressing the social and economic challenges facing communities worldwide. Combining theoretical analyses with practical examples, the authors shed light on how ISF empowers people, promotes fairness, and supports sustainable development. Mohsin and Muneeza explain key concepts such as Zakat (charitable giving), Waqf (endowments), Qard Hassan (interest-free loans), and Takaful (Islamic insurance), demonstrating how these principles work to support communities and create lasting change. Chapters draw on in-depth case studies to examine ISF's role in tackling poverty and social inequality, highlighting global best practices and impactful initiatives. They present practical strategies for addressing critical issues relating to regulation, awareness gaps, and accountability, ultimately emphasizing the importance of ethical governance in achieving long-term sustainability. Inclusive Finance is an essential read for students and scholars of economics and finance, as well as all those interested in ethical and sustainable financial models. It will also greatly benefit policymakers and professionals looking to use ISF for impactful development initiatives"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Contents: Foreword

Preface

1. Overview of Islamic social finance

2. Position of Islamic social finance within the structure of the islamic economic system

3. Zakat: Empowerment and poverty alleviation

4. Waqf: Sustainable service providers for communities

5. Qard-hasan: Microfinance and social entrepreneurship

6. Takaful to achieve economic justice

7. Islamic social investments

8. Global initiatives and best practices in Islamic social finance

9. Challenges and opportunities in Islamic social finance

10. Ethical considerations and governance for Islamic social finance.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on print record.

ISBN:

9781035348770 (e-book)

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.