This paper examines the current practices of contemporary Islamic banks in sources and uses of funds. It investigates how Islamic financing techniques are used by various Islamic banking institutions in different countries. The study also takes note of significant departures and major...

The past decade has witnessed significant developments in the banking structure of the Arab World. The emergence of OPEC, the increase in oil revenues and accumulation of large reserves, led not only to an overall boom of economic activity in the petroleum exporting countries but also...