The concept of development and progress ultimately depends on the belief and value systems of the human population at large. In neoclassical economics, development is defined and measured narrowly in terms of economic growth only. This is in stark contrast with Islamic notions of human...

This is a book that discusses endeavours in alleviating poverty through Islamic microfinance. It holds to the premise that the major factor attributing to the poor’s inability to participate in development process is their exclusion from the financial system. Microfinance, therefore, is seen...