This book offers a unique, in-depth, and up-to-date overview of Islamic banking and finance, capital markets, and sukuks at the grassroots level. It deals with one of the most potent and increasingly popular financial instruments. It defines and explores the differences between conventional and Sukuk bonds and also examines the integration of Sukuk in various country contexts and both Muslim and non-Muslim economies.The book consists of five core topics. First, it describes the evo...

This book provides a comprehensive overview of Islamic Financial Institutions, exploring current issues, including governance, Shariah compliance frameworks and regulatory aspects, as well as the principles involved in product structuring.It offers a basic understanding of Islamic financial instruments and their implementation in different regions. The book begins by introducing the Islamic financial system, its objectives, the financial intermediation process, the philosophy and m...

A mysterious tale set in a small village in Sindh, Pakistan, follows Afreen, a girl who often feels like she exists on the edges of other people’s stories. When her classmate’s mother passes away under unsettling circumstances, Afreen’s curiosity pulls her into something far deeper than grief alone.As rumours begin to spread and truth starts blending with speculation, Afreen finds herself drawn into a world where innocence, tragedy, and forbidden knowledge quietly over...

It is dark when I leave Mehrabpur, and I am, for once, sure of where I'm going…That's the thing about trains, though. They only promise you the destination. Not what gets on board with you.His name is Shahzain. Window seat thief, terrible sleeper, worse liar. Fifteen hours to Lahore and somewhere around hour three, he hands me a piece of paper and a problem I did not ask for, a letter, he says, in a language that doesn't exist. I almost laugh. Almost.Lahore doesn't ...

Government shapes sustainable financial technology (fintech) by providing the regulatory frameworks, policy incentives, and support needed to balance innovation with stability. As fintech evolves, governments foster digital transformation while ensuring consumer protection, data privacy, and financial inclusion. Through strategic initiatives, policymakers can encourage responsible innovation that aligns with broader economic and environmental goals. Effective governance helps create a fint...

Digital marketing emerged as a natural response by companies and vendors to leverage and benefit from the significant consumer concentration on digital channels. This proliferation of IT applications and the enormous presence of customers in digital channels generate a large number of products and customer data. Machine learning and artificial intelligence are game-changing techniques in digital marketing to analyze this data. This analysis helps marketers to personalize the sales tools to...

In Understanding Islamic Finance Muhammad Ayub introduces all the essential elements of this growing market by providing an in-depth background to the subject and clear descriptions of all the major products and processes associated with Islamic finance.Key features include:Discussion of the principles of Islamic finance;Introduction to the key products and procedures that International Financial Institutions are using or may adopt to fund a variety...

A detailed look at the fast-growing field of Islamic banking and financeThe global Islamic finance market is now worth about $700 billion worldwide. Islamic Finance For Dummies helps experienced investors and new entrants into Islamic finance quickly get up to speed on this growing financial sector.Here, you'll find clear and easy-to-understand information on how you can incorporate Islamic finance products into your investment portfolio. You'll qu...

A concise study of the practices in Islamic commercial lawFilling a gap in the current literature, Islamic Commercial Law is the only book available that combines the theory and practice of Islamic commercial law in an English-language text. From the experts at the International Islamic University Malaysia, the book examines the source materials in the Qur'an and Hadith, and highlights the views and positions of leading schools of Islamic law, without bury...

A mini book on how to introduce Islamic banking in New Markets and highlighting myths, hurdles and thrump-rules of Islamic finance. Also it contains brief description of the retail and corporate banking products used in major markes of Islamic banking.

A detailed look at the fast-growing field of Islamic finance and bankingThe guiding principle of Islamic finance has existed throughout Islamic history, yet modern Islamic banking has been around for a relatively short period of time. Author Amr Mohamed El Tiby is an expert in this field, and with this new book, he reveals how you can benefit from the use of Islamic banking strategies in your financial endeavors.Engaging and accessible, Islamic Banking shows the im...

From the world's foremost authorities on the subject, the number-one guide to Islamic finance revised and updated for a post-crisis worldBecause it is entirely equity-based, rather than credit-based, Islamic finance is immune to the speculative bubbles and runaway volatility typical of Western finance. Especially now, in the wake of the global financial crisis, this has made them increasingly attractive to institutional investors, asset managers and hedge funds in ...