Purpose This study aims to examine the disputable Shari’ah and the technical issues underlying the implementation of the Musharakah Mutanaqisah partnership (MMP) model in home financing by Islamic banks in Malaysia. It assesses whether this much-lauded facility is in line with Shari’ah rules...

Purpose In this study, the authors use data envelopment analysis to assess the technical efficiency and performance of real estate investment trusts (REITs) in Singapore, for the years 2009 through 2013. Design/methodology/approach The authors apply the Malmquist Productivity Index to express...

Purpose This paper aims to delve in an aspect of monetary economics, addressing its Islamic wing in general and dinar advocates in particular. Design/methodology/approach The paper argues that calls to reinstitution of dinar currencies are not only anachronistic and unnecessary but also...