Contemporary Issues in Islamic Social Finance (, Qadri, Bhatti..

Taylor & Francis

Contemporary Issues in Islamic Social FinanceAuthor(s): Hussain Mohi-ud-Din Qadri, M. Ishaq Bhatti\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780367505202, 978-0367505202\nSynopsis\nThe development of Islamic banking and finance (IBF) previously centred around three regions of the world: the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and South Asia. However, in recent years, this has expanded, as interest in IBF has gained momentum in Australia, the USA, and Europe, especially in the UK. Several Western market players have established their own Islamic window or subsidiaries to cater to the need of growing Muslim populations in these regions.\n\nThis book examines the recent developments in IBF, particularly in the context of Islamic social finance instruments, such as Islamic microfinance, halal education, takaful, mutual funds, and waqf. It covers the religiosity, spirituality, and tawhid index, which promotes social well-being and empow.