ETHICAL DIMENSIONS OF ISLAMIC FINANCE AND THEIR RELEVANCE IN CONTEMPORARY BUSINESS PRACTICES
Keywords:
Islamic Finance, Shariah Law, Ethical Considerations, Risk-Sharing, Social Responsibility.
Abstract
In the vast tapestry of global financial systems, Islamic finance emerges as a paragon of ethical praxis, steeped in the venerable tenets of Shariah law. The essence of this research is the exploration of these profound ethical underpinnings and their resonance in the contemporary mercantile milieu. The study takes a deep dive into the historical evolution of Islamic finance to highlight its core values of fairness, societal stewardship, and sustainable growth. These values make it a compelling alternative to the criticisms often levelled at conventional monetary systems. This research methodology adopts a systematic literature review approach, sourcing information from peer-reviewed articles, books, conference papers, and reports from recognised financial bodies. The culmination of this endeavour reveals an intricate interplay between the time-honoured ethics of Islamic finance and its manifestation in the modern economic realm. The introduction suggests that Islamic finance offers moral rectitude by championing risk-sharing and avoiding interest-driven transactions in today's globalised commerce.
JEL Classification Codes: G21, G20, Z12, P51, D63.
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Rafikov, I., & Akhmetova, E. (2020). Methodology of integrated knowledge in Islamic economics and finance: collective ijtihad. ISRA International Journal of Islamic Finance, 12(1), 115-129. https://doi.org/10.1108/ijif-02-2019-0034
Sairally, B. (2013). Evaluating the corporate social performance of Islamic financial institutions: an empirical study. International Journal of Islamic and Middle Eastern Finance and Management, 6(3), 238-260. https://doi.org/10.1108/IMEFM-12-2012-0094
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Ullah, S., Harwood, I., & Jamali, D. (2016). ‘Fatwa repositioning’: The hidden struggle for sharia compliance within Islamic financial institutions. Journal of Business Ethics, 149(4), 895–917. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10551-016-3072-7
Uluyol, B., Secinaro, S., Calandra, D., & Lanzalonga, F. (2021). Mapping waqf research: a thirty-year bibliometric analysis. Journal of Islamic Accounting and Business Research, 12(5), 748-767. https://doi.org/10.1108/JIABR-07-2020-0149
Udoh, I. S., Joseph, U. E., & Awah, A. (2022). SERVICE EXPERIENCE AND PASSENGERS PATRONAGE OF TRANSIT COMPANIES IN THE SOUTH-SOUTH REGION OF NIGERIA. Studies, 5(2), 37-52. https://doi.org/10.52589/bjmms-54lan3ee
Zauro, N., Saad, R., & Sawandi, N. (2020). Enhancing socio-economic justice and financial inclusion in Nigeria. Journal of Islamic Accounting and Business Research, 11(3), 555-572. https://doi.org/10.1108/JIABR-01-2020-0006
Published
2023-11-23
How to Cite
Baloch, B. A., & Chimenya, A. (2023). ETHICAL DIMENSIONS OF ISLAMIC FINANCE AND THEIR RELEVANCE IN CONTEMPORARY BUSINESS PRACTICES. International Journal of Islamic Banking and Finance Research, 11(2), 32-39. https://doi.org/10.46281/ijibfr.v11i2.2125
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