For many centuries, forms of Islamic charity such as zakat (i.e. "obligatory" alms) and waqf (i.e. endowment or philanthropic foundation) have proven to be essential tools for economic and human development. Both of these schemes aim to reduce income inequality and to encourage productive...

This article examines the implementation of The Principles of Action (Lafarge Group) in a Jordanian subsidiary. Two visions of life coexist in Jordan: a tribal vision with a group-based social hierarchy, and an in-group solidarity, a strong sense of honour; an Islamic vision based upon fairness...

Analyse polémique des instructions administratives sur la finance islamique