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BookReview Part 1: Islamic Project Financing Setting the Agenda for


Innovative Opportunities Part of Article Collection, individual article/ £4.99


Global Islamic Finance Magazine will present part 1 of the Islamic Project Finance Series which will discuss the key components of project financ- ing in adherence to the Shariah. This article aims to raise awareness of the functions and Islamic financial instruments used in Islamic Project financing along with an overview of the various opportunities presented in the sector primarily focusing on the UAE in Part 1 and then looking at various other countries around the world throughout the series. Islamic Project Financing is a growing sector and provides the avid investor with an excellent alternative to indulge in profitable projects through Islamic financial transactions which have the advantage of dealing with a prohi- bition of interest and many other benefits.


Order Number: Innovative Shariah Compliant Rankings A Comprehensive


System for Islamic Banks Part of Article Collection, individual article/ £4.99


Global Islamic Finance Magazine will take you through the innovative approaches to ranking Islamic banks around the world which have been recently developed. There are various approaches to analysing the Shariah-compliant banking system and GIF magazine will give you a comprehensive insight into the methodology.


In addition there are varied methods to analyse the rankings of Is- lamic banks and this is a must read for any business professional or employee joining the industry in addition to CEO’s and investors wishing to learn more about the Islamic banking market. Islamic banking is a sector which is being acknowledged globally by hungry investors who want a slice of the lucrative industry.


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Choice of Law and Islamic Finance, part 1 Part of Article Collection, individual article/ £4.99


The past decade has seen the rapid growth of Islamic finance on both international and domestic levels. Accompanying that growth is a rise in the number of disputes that implicate Islamic law. This remains true even when the primary law of the contract is that of a common law or civil law country. If judges and lawmakers do not understand the reasoning of Islamic finance professionals in incorporating Shariah law, the result could be precedents and codes that hamper the growth of a multi-trillion dollar industry. Choice of Law and Islamic Finance, part 1 compares the reasoning of the English court in Shamil Bank v. Beximco Pharmaceu- ticals to the practice of forums specialising in Islamic finance dispute resolution. Part 1 of the article also addresses other perceived difficul- ties in applying Islamic law in common law and civil law courts.


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ISBN-10: 0956518605 ISBN-13: 978-0956518606


Islamic Finance Banking System


by Sudin Haron, Wan Nurosofiza McGraw-Hill Professional, 1st edition/ £54.14


With global assets expected to reach over a tril- lion dollars in the next few years, Islamic finance is the fastest growing segment of the interna- tional financial services industry. This introduc- tory guide takes readers on an in-depth tour of this exciting new world of opportunity, with profiles of the many diverse players, projections of Islam’s hottest growth markets, and a much- needed focus on theory and other key concepts.


ISBN-10: 9833850618 ISBN-13: 978-9833850618


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Islamic Banking and Finance: What It Is and What It Could Be By T. El Diwany, T. Ahmad, A. Fazel, H. Al-Haddad, S. Hasan, S. Ismail, M. Kholwadia, N. Siddiqi, B. Timol, S.


Zainuddin, Tarek El-Diwany 1st Ethical Charitable Trust, 1st edition/ £51.00


This text has been designed for use by profes- sionals new to the field of Islamic banking and


finance, and by students at undergraduate level or above. It covers the historical, theological, commercial, legal, institutional and macro-eco- nomic factors affecting the modern world of Islamic banking and finance and is organised into four main sections: Islam and the Shariah, Tradi- tional Contract Forms, Contemporary Practices, and A Response to Capi- talism. Views both for and against the current direction of the Islamic banking and finance industry are presented and a number of reforms are suggested at the institutional and contractual levels.


Traditional and contemporary interpretations of Islam are contrasted, along with differences of opinion among the various schools of thought, so that the reader can better understand current discourse among schol- ars of Shariah. In a section devoted entirely to the modern application of Islamic contract law, fourteen case studies provide a detailed analysis of the extent to which modern Islamic financial products adhere to the legal principles outlined elsewhere in the book. Particular attention has been paid to clarity of expression in order that complex concepts can be absorbed quickly. To aid the learning process, an extensive index and table of contents allows ease of reference, and suggestions for further advanced reading are provided at the end of each section. Self tests allow students to keep pace with their progress, and these also act as a guide on content for more experienced readers. An extensive Arabic glossary is provided, and key terms are transliterated in the main body of the text.


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