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The SDGs, developed by the UN in 2012, focuses on 17 goals for the betterment of humanity and humanitarian causes. Among the core objectives of Shari'ah in Islamic finance is to offer a helping hand, emphasizing the efforts and scope of the SDGs. This book explores how Islamic ethical wealth is structured to contribute to the SDGs and an overall socio-economic impact within the principles of Maqasid al-Shari’ah. Focusing areas such as Islamic micro-finance, wealth inclusion, corporate and agro-Zakat, Awqaf, SRI Sukuk, and green Sukuk, this book will feature contributions from the leading researchers in sustainability and Islamic finance and will be of interest to scholars, researchers, industrialists, NGOs, UNDP and students studying both areas.
Methods and techniques adopted in teaching, training, learning, research, professional development, or capacity building are generally standardized across most traditional disciplines, particularly within developing countries. This is not the case, however, when it comes to the Islamic disciplines, and, in particular, in relation to the study of Islamic economics and finance, which is influenced by conventional standards and techniques. This is primarily due to the lack of availability of the requisite standards and mechanisms designed within the spirit of Maqsid al-Shari’ah. This book offers a unique resource and a comprehensive overview of the contemporary methods and smart techniques av...
The growth of Islamic finance today is significant, making it timely to meet the market demand across the world and particularly for Muslim countries by producing a cryptocurrency model under the Shari’ah ethical principles. This book addresses core components of cryptocurrency within the Maqasid al-Shari’ah in enabling students, academics, users, traders, issuers, promoters, facilitators, managers, regulators, decision makers, blockchain technology providers, financial authorities, and other relevant professionals to understand Shari’ah cryptocurrency and its practical mechanisms. Among the issues covered are corporate understanding, global phenomena and world view, the Shari’ah model, SWOT analysis, innovation, conventional practices and the Halaldichotomy, regulatory standards, blockchain and its technological paradigm, practicality, establishment, and operational mechanisms, Zakat and Waqf through cryptocurrency, risk factors, and takaful solution. This book establishes a Halal alternative model of cryptocurrency management within the Maqasid al-Shari’ah to meet the contemporary global market demand.
This report analyzes how Islamic finance can be scaled up to help build urgently-needed climate-resilient infrastructure in Asia and the Pacific region, and ensure its post-COVID-19 recovery is green, sustainable, and inclusive. It outlines how greening Islamic capital markets and social finance, mobilizing project finance for infrastructure and boosting financial inclusion, can play a key role in funding the climate agenda. It details the 14 ADB developing member countries with majority Muslim populations, assesses the growth of the nearly $3 trillion global Islamic finance market, and explores how its faith-based principles support the transition to a green agenda.
This timely book addresses the effects and implications of rapid technological changes within the financial services industry on Islamic finance and Islamic banks. Exploring current challenges, opportunities and threats, the authors provide an overview of how FinTech can operate within an Islamic context, under the Shari’ah principles or the Halal framework, for example. Examining the potential opportunities of Islamic FinTech from a socio-economic perspective, this edited collection will be of use to anyone researching FinTech or Islamic Finance as well as practitioners and policy-makers involved in banking and financial services.
The Sustainable Development Goals are an ongoing focus around the world as the needs of people and society continue to evolve at a rapid pace. The need for a more sustainable future has never been more pressing as issues such as climate change, natural disasters, and overpopulation present unique difficulties for the decision makers of the world. In order for them to make the best decisions regarding current priorities and strategies, up-to-date and detailed research regarding where we currently are as a society, where we want to be, and the many challenges that stand in the way is crucial. The Research Anthology on Measuring and Achieving Sustainable Development Goals is a comprehensive assessment of the current innovative research and discussions on the challenges to achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and the measures that have already been put in place to achieve them. Covering topics such as green consumer behavior and peace promotion, this book is vital for academicians, scientists, researchers, students, postdoctoral students, specialists, practitioners, businesses, governmental institutions, decision makers, environmentalists, and policymakers.
Zakat, a religious obligation in the form of almsgiving, is highly important both in Islam and in the Islamic economy. As Muslim communities face financial hardships around the world, Zakat has emerged as a vital component within these communities and could play a major role in sustainable economic development by helping society to alleviate poverty and promote social equality. Impact of Zakat on Sustainable Economic Development is a pivotal reference source that contributes practical solutions and knowledge production in alleviating poverty in Muslim countries by adopting Islamic approaches to contemporary socio-economics and the importance of Zakat in sustaining development and supporting the welfare of society. Featuring coverage on a wide range of topics such as corporate governance, ethics, and sustainable economic development, this book is ideally designed for economists, government officials, regulators, entrepreneurs, financial professionals, religious authorities, researchers, academicians, and students at the postgraduate level.
This book explains the relationship between Islamic bank financing in agricultural businesses and farmer exchange rates in West Java Province. This book uses a quantitative approach using secondary data from Islamic banks and other reliable sources. The data used covers five years, i.e., 2017-2021. The results should lead to a better understanding of the impact of Islamic bank financing on agricultural businesses on farmers exchange rates in West Java province during the study period. In addition, this book aimed to determine the effect of the funding level, non-current finance (NPF), and BI rate variables on farmers rates. This book is expected to help Islamic banks and local governments formulate more effective policies to increase farming financing and farmer exchange rates in West Java Province. In addition, this book can also contribute to the development of literature on agribusiness financing and the role of Islamic banks in the agricultural sector.
Filsafat suatu ilmu pengetahuan yang bertujuan untuk mencari kebenaran dengan berpikir secara mendalam, radikal dan mencapai hakekat. Berpikir filsafat adalah kegiatan yang dilakukan kritis dan radikal dengan tujuan untuk memperoleh pengetahuan yang mendasar dan mencapai unsur yang hakiki. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa bermanfaat untuk menganalisa dan mencari solusi dari permasalahan yang ada sesuai dengan realita, serta solusi itu bisa direalisasikan. Filsafat dibutuhkan manusia dalam upaya menjawab pertanyaan yang timbul dalam berbagai lapangan kehidupan manusia. Karena pembatasan itu, ilmu pengetahuan tidak dapat menjawab pertanyaan-pertanyaan tentang keseluruhan manusia. Untuk mengatasi masalah ini, ilmu-ilmu pengetahuan membutuhkan filsafat. Dalam hal inilah filsafat menjadi hal yang penting, Buku ini membahas tentang Filsafat dan Ilmu Pengetahuan, Peranan Filsafat dalam Pengembangan Ilmu Pengatahuan, Sejarah Perkembangan dan Pemikiran Filsafat, Perkembangan Pemikiran Filsafat, Epistemologi Ekonomi Islam, Penerapan Ilmu Ekonomi Islam, Dsb.