The evolution of the western concept of development -- Development as human wellbeing -- The foundational elements of development in Islam -- The dimensions of development in Islam -- The institutional structure of development in Islam

In this paper, the foundational rules governing human, economic and financial development in Islam, as understood from the Qur'ān and from the life and traditions of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), are summarized. These rules pave the path to development as the basis of institutional structure,...

Over the last three decades, the concepts of Islamic finance and Islamic economics have captured the attention of researchers. The growing market for transactions compatible with Islamic law (Shari-áh) is further evidence of growing interest in this mode of finance. By some estimates, the total...

Frontmatter -- Preface -- Contents -- Chapter 1: On the Logical Character and Coherence of Islamic Economics -- Chapter 2: Consilience as Islamic Methodology of Tawhid: The General Socio-Scientific Framework -- Chapter 3: Economics for a Better Future -- Chapter 4: Game-Theoretic Investigation...