An overview of Islamic finance: History, instruments, prospects
Islamic finance has grown rapidly over the past few decades to become a $2 trillion industry. It is based on the principles of the Sharî‘a (Islamic law), notably the prohibition of ribâ (interest) and the avoidance of activities considered harâm (unlawful), such as gambling or alcohol consumption. T...
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Format: | Electronic Article |
Language: | English |
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Ediciones Universidad Valladolid
2020
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Journal of the sociology and theory of religion
Year: 2020, Volume: 9, Pages: 60-81 |
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Islamic Finance
B ribâ B sukûk B Islamic Banking B Sharî‘a |
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