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Record Nr.

UNINA9910845488003321

Autore

Kunhibava Sherin

Titolo

Islamic Social Finance : Law and Practice in Malaysia / / by Sherin Kunhibava, Aishath Muneeza, Maryam Binti Khalid, Zakariya Mustapha, Thong Ming Sen

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Singapore : , : Springer Nature Singapore : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2024

ISBN

981-9714-10-9

Edizione

[1st ed. 2024.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (177 pages)

Disciplina

910.5

Soggetti

Commercial law

New business enterprises - Finance

Finance - Law and legislation

Religion and law

Islam and the social sciences

Islamic sociology

Business Law

Entrepreneurial Finance

Financial Law

Law and Religion

Social Scientific Studies of Islam

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Chapter 1. Introduction - Islamic social finance from the Quran and Sunnah -- Chapter 2. Legal, Regulatory and Shariah Governance Framework for Islamic Social Finance in Selected Jurisdictions -- Chapter 3. Sadaqah and zakat -- Chapter 4. Waqf -- Chapter 5. Microfinance -- Chapter 6. Social sukuk -- Chapter 7. Social takaful -- Chapter 8. Contemporary Issues and Challenges in Islamic Social Finance.

Sommario/riassunto

This book addresses the growing significance of Islamic social finance as an alternative and sustainable financing approach in the world. With a focus on Malaysia, a global leader in Islamic banking and finance, the topics covered fill the gap in the extant research by providing in-depth



coverage of the legal framework surrounding Islamic social finance. Written with students, researchers, and policymakers in mind, it explores the unique features and principles of Islamic social finance, which aims to achieve social objectives alongside financial returns. By examining real-life case studies and digital examples, readers will gain valuable insights into the practical application of Islamic social finance principles. Each chapter concludes with self-review questions, allowing students to assess their understanding and consolidate their knowledge. This book serves as a valuable resource for academics, researchers, and practitioners seeking to explore and implement Islamic social finance principles. With its comprehensive coverage and practical insights, it plays a crucial role in promoting the understanding and adoption of Islamic social finance for sustainable development.