Purpose This study aims to develop a Sharīʿah-compliance rating mechanism for the Islamic financial services industry (IFSI), with a special focus on banking. The banking sector is taken as the area of focus due to its leadership role in the volume of global Sharīʿah-compliant assets....

Purpose: This study presents an analysis of current practices of Islamic mortgages in the light of the principles of Islamic financial system, to document divergences—if any. A subsidiary goal is to develop an Islamic Mortgage Model (IMM) based on Musharakah principles.Methodology: We document...

An overwhelming criticism on practice of Islamic finance is lesser application of Shari'a based (profit and loss sharing) modes of financing. This study is conducted to analyze the issue based upon available literature and data. It is found in the process that profit and loss sharing based modes...

This article covers Development of Islamic finance as a distinct financial stream. It includes religious foundations [Objectives of Shari'a and Injunctions on Riba/interest & usury], Historical developments [timeline], Principles [Riba prohibition, Gharar, Myser and PLS] and Operational modes...

Financial reporting is very important aspect of any business as it determines financial rights and liabilities of the parties involved. With the advent of Islamic finance the issue of financial reporting as per Islamic law was raised, which was then addressed by the Accounting and Auditing...

Islamic Capital Markets-ICMs, featured as socially responsible investments, less levered, and more reflective of the real sector, is a recent development in financial markets, with impressive growth and offer the potential for portfolio diversification benefits. This study is conducted on the...

Islamic Banking has shown tremendous growth in first decade of twenty first century. In order to avoid interest charging Islamic banks transect business through sale/purchase (Murabaha, Muajjal, Salam, Istisna'a), Leasing (Ijara) and profit and loss sharing (Musharaka, Mudaraba, PTC, TFC, Skuk)....