Islamic economics and economic development
Islamic economics is part of the Islamic fundamentalist movement gaining ground in large parts of the Muslim world. The call is for a return to Islamic law, Shari'a, which is believed to offer solutions to economic and social problems of all times and all places. The most visible sign of Islami...
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Format: | Print Article |
Language: | English |
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1998
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Forum for development studies
Year: 1998, Issue: 2, Pages: 229-243 |
Further subjects: | B
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B Islamische Länder / Islamische Welt Iran Pakistan Sudan Islamische Wirtschaftsordnung Wirtschaftliche Entwicklung Islamic law Kreditwirtschaft Bench B Pakistan B Islam B Iran B Islamic law B Sudan B Credit system B Economic order B Islamic countries B Economic development |
Summary: | Islamic economics is part of the Islamic fundamentalist movement gaining ground in large parts of the Muslim world. The call is for a return to Islamic law, Shari'a, which is believed to offer solutions to economic and social problems of all times and all places. The most visible sign of Islamic economics is the establishment of Islamic banks in a number of countries all over the world. The article evaluates the success of these institutions, in both religious and economic terms. (DSE/DÜI) |
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ISSN: | 0803-9410 |
Contains: | In: Forum for development studies
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