Causes and Remedies of the Recent Financial Crisis from an Islamic Perspective

Causes and Remedies of the Recent Financial Crisis from an Islamic Perspective

Author: Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani

Publisher: Turath Publishing

Published: 2014-01-01

Total Pages: 50

ISBN-13: 1906949565

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Causes and Remedies of the Recent Financial Crisis From an Islamic Perspective As the leading authority on modern Islamic finance in the world today, no one was better qualified to speak for Islam at the annual World Economic Forum following the global financial crisis in 2010. In his address, Mufti Taqi Usmani pointed out that the so-called crisis only came about when it knocked at the doors of the wealthy.’ Otherwise, as Mufti Usmani astutely points out, the true crisis is ongoing and unless fundamental changes are made to the worlds economic system, that crisis will continue. In the pages of this slim volume, the reader will find a concise study of the fundamental flaws in the global economic system, and the eternal principles articulated by the Shariah of Islam that point to a solution. – Yusuf Talal DeLorenzo, Shariah Consultant to Global Financial Institutions Mufti Taqi's paper, written in the context of global financial crisis, calls for universal change in our attitude toward the treatment of money and the role of financial system in our lives. His is a timely call for overhauling the economic system based on values and principles. A must read for all who are concerned about the current affairs of our financial system. – Nazim Ali, Director, Islamic Finance Project, Harvard Law School Harvard University


Causes and Remedies of the Recent Financial Crisis from an Islamic Perspective

Causes and Remedies of the Recent Financial Crisis from an Islamic Perspective

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Published: 2014

Total Pages: 47

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As the leading authority on modern Islamic finance in the world today, no one was better qualified to speak for Islam at the annual World Economic Forum following the global financial crisis in 2010. In his address, Mufti Taqi Usmani pointed out that the so-called crisis only came about when it knocked at the doors of the wealthy.' Otherwise, as Mufti Usmani astutely points out, the true crisis is ongoing and unless fundamental changes are made to the worlds economic system, that crisis will continue. In the pages of this slim volume, the reader will find a concise study of the fundamental flaws in the global economic system, and the eternal principles articulated by the Shariah of Islam that point to a solution.--Publisher


Global Financial Crisis

Global Financial Crisis

Author: Naveed Ahmad

Publisher:

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 8

ISBN-13:

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In this paper we seek to assess the stance of Islamic perspective with respect to global financial crises. The paper examines the adopted remedies and actions that deal with the current global financial crisis and evaluates them from the perspective of Islamic finance. The significance of tackling with this issue at this particular time is that there is general agreement among the economists, financial scholars and financial experts about the causes and consequences of global financial crises. However the search for the solution thus has proved to be mission impossible and remains the subject of an international debate. So in this paper efforts have been made to prove that Islamic finance is well endowed to deliver noteworthy contributions towards a more healthy and stable international economy. The paper has argued that an honest implementation of Islamic theory of finance is potentially capable of solving, and in all probability averting, such crises from happening -- simply because most, if not all, of the factors that have caused or contributed to the development and the spread of the crisis are not allowed under the rules and guidance of Shariah.


The Global Financial Crisis and the Islamic Finance

The Global Financial Crisis and the Islamic Finance

Author: Hussein Elasrag

Publisher: Hussein Elasrag

Published: 2018-02-08

Total Pages: 122

ISBN-13: 8827566910

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The world economy is still suffering the crisis, considered the most severe since the Great Depression, where economic downturn at historic magnitude and many countries across the globe, irrespective of their development level, are still under strain dealing with this crisis.This book tries to note the main causes and the impacts of the current financial and economic crisis. In addition to discuss the belief that the Islamic Finance and its prospective is a viable alternative to the ailing global financial system


Islamic Finance and the New Financial System

Islamic Finance and the New Financial System

Author: Tariq Alrifai

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2015-03-18

Total Pages: 235

ISBN-13: 1118990684

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Can Islamic finance save the global system? Islamic Finance and the New Financial System describes how the adoption of Islamic finance principles in future regulatory decisions could help prevent future shocks in the global financial system. Using illustrations and examples to highlight key points in recent history, this book discusses the causes of financial crises, why they are becoming more frequent and increasingly severe, and how the new financial system will incorporate elements of Islamic finance – whether deliberately or not. With an introspective look at the system and an examination of the misconceptions and deficiencies in theory vs. practice, readers will learn why Islamic finance has not been as influential as it should be on the larger global system. Solutions to these crises are thoroughly detailed, and the author puts forth a compelling argument about what can be expected in the future. Despite international intervention and global policy changes, the financial system remains in a fragile state. There is an argument to be made about integrating Islamic finance into the new system to facilitate stronger resilience, and this book explains the nuts and bolts of the idea while providing the reader with a general understanding of Islamic finance. Understand the key principles of Islamic finance Examine the history of the current financial system Discover how Islamic finance can help build a new debt-free economy Learn how Islamic finance theory doesn't always dictate practice Although Islamic finance is a growing market, it is still a foreign concept to many. Those within the Islamic finance circles wonder why the system has yet to gain broader appeal despite its ability to create a strong and well-balanced economy. Islamic Finance and the New Financial System provides clever analysis and historical background to put the issues into perspective.


The Stability of Islamic Finance

The Stability of Islamic Finance

Author: Hossein Askari

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2011-11-09

Total Pages: 249

ISBN-13: 1118178939

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The Stability of Islamic Finance main focus is on the question of the sources of financial instability which seems inherent in the conventional system. As a core component of this focus, the book will consider episodes of turbulence and instability in a historical context recalling the occurrence of such events from mid-19th century to the present. It will present various theoretical explanations along with solutions and alternative financial systems that avoid instability provided by various scholars dating back to mid-19th century to present. The book then will present and discuss the architecture of an Islamic financial system and show that at its core, this system shares many characteristics of an stable financial system proposed by Western scholars throughout history to avoid the inherent instability of the present dominant system. Particular emphasis will be placed on the present financial crisis and its causes as well the financial crisis of the 1997 in Southeast Asia, Russia, and Latin America relating these episodes to the fundamental features of the dominant system. The debt crisis of the low income countries will also be part of this discussion. It will then argue that these crises could be mitigated under an Islamic system or any other system with similar architecture.


Islamic Finance and Global Crisis

Islamic Finance and Global Crisis

Author: Hussein Elasrag

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2018-08-12

Total Pages: 106

ISBN-13: 9781725131927

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According to some, "Islamic finance" is a cure for the international financial crisis and Islamic finance can strengthen its position in the international market, as investors and companies seek alternative sources of finance. Other economists argue that Islamic finance is another way of forming financial transactions. It's not a completely different financial system. I am trying to focus on the main causes and effects of the current financial crisis and the economic crisis. In addition, the belief that Islamic finance and its future is a real alternative to the discussion of the global financial system


A Treatise on Islamic Economics and Redistribution of Wealth

A Treatise on Islamic Economics and Redistribution of Wealth

Author: Wazir Khan

Publisher:

Published: 2018-12-14

Total Pages: 464

ISBN-13: 9781731151001

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This book is dedicated to Prophet Muhammad (SAW), the final Messenger of Allah [SWT] sent for blessing and mercy for Mankind. The purpose of this research study is to gain understanding of Islamic economics and redistribution of wealth in the contemporary world. This study is evidenced based from authentic sources of Quran and Sunah of the Prophet (SAW) and the work of some Muslim economists. Before embarking on the discussion of the topic of Islamic economics, I felt it necessary to give the readers the background of creation and how humanity came into being and for what purpose and to live on this earth on what constraints. I included this background in the form of the Prelude. This treatise consists of the Prelude and thirteen Chapters. Chapter 1 includes the general introduction on the topic under study. Chapter 2 gives the structure of Shariah and includes sources of Shariah; Fiqh (Islamic Jurisprudence); Administrative System of Shari'ah; Family Relations under Shari'ah; Criminal Law and Punishment under Shari'ah. Chapter 3 covers Economic System under Shari'ah and includes: Introduction; Trade and Commerce; Islamic Economics Organizational Structure in Action by Khulfa-Er-Rashidune; and Developments of Islamic Economics. Chapter 4 covers Monetary and Fiscal Framework of Islam and includes: Introduction; Background to the Monetary and Fiscal Policy of Islam; and Monetary and Fiscal Framework of Islam. Chapter 5 covers Institution of Hisbah and includes: Hibah Defined; Position of Hisbah during the time of the Prophet (SAW); Position of Hisbah after the time of the Prophet (SAW); and the Domain of the Hisbah. Chapter 6 covers the Institution of Zakah and includes: Introduction; Detail of Zakah; and Zakahable Wealth in Terms of its Amount and Ratios. Chapter 7 covers Inheritance and Disposal of Property under Shari'ah and includes: Introduction; Law of Inheritance; and Disposal of Property. Chapter 8 covers Islamic Financial Model for Equity Participation (Musharakah) and includes: Introduction; the Concept of Musharakah; the Basic Rules of Musharakah; the Nature of the Capital; Management of the Musharakah; termination Of Musharakah; termination of Musharakah without Closing the Business; Other Financial Instruments of Islamic Financing; and Islamic Banking. Chapter 9 covers Eradication of Global Poverty through Redistribution of Wealth and includes: Introduction; Role of Zakah in Poverty Alleviation supported with a case study; Role of Waqfs in the Alleviation of Poverty supported with a case study; Role of Microfinance in the Poverty Alleviation supported with a case study. Chapter 10 covers Islamic Economics towards Solution to the Global Economic Crises and includes: Introduction; Causes of the Global Economic Crisis; the G20 Summit and the Global Economic Crisis; International Banking Model; Some Merits of Shari'ah over Man-Made System; and Islamic Alternative too Debt-Based Capitalism. Chapter 11 covers Failure of Muslim World to Implement Shariah and Islamic Economics System and includes: Introduction; and Failure of Muslim World to Implement Shariah with an appeal to the Muslim World to Find a Solution to this Failure. Chapter 12 covers the Critical Review of the Modern Islamic Finance, Banking and Insurance and includes: What is Islamic Finance; the Rules Regarding Islamic Finance; Current Practice Of Islamic Finance; Islamic Banking; Absence of an Effective Supervisory Authority; What Is Islamic Banking; International Islamic Banking; Criticism Of Islamic Banking; the Deceptive Mechanism of Murabahah; and Islamic Insurance. Chapter 13 covers the Summary and Conclusion.


An Overview of Islamic Finance

An Overview of Islamic Finance

Author: Mr.Mumtaz Hussain

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 2015-06-02

Total Pages: 35

ISBN-13: 1513565621

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Islamic finance has started to grow in international finance across the globe, with some concentration in few countries. Nearly 20 percent annual growth of Islamic finance in recent years seems to point to its resilience and broad appeal, partly owing to principles that govern Islamic financial activities, including equity, participation, and ownership. In theory, Islamic finance is resilient to shocks because of its emphasis on risk sharing, limits on excessive risk taking, and strong link to real activities. Empirical evidence on the stability of Islamic banks, however, is so far mixed. While these banks face similar risks as conventional banks do, they are also exposed to idiosyncratic risks, necessitating a tailoring of current risk management practices. The macroeconomic policy implications of the rapid expansion of Islamic finance are far reaching and need careful considerations.