Interest in Islamic economics : understanding riba / edited by Abdulkader Thomas.

Contributor(s):

Thomas, Abdulkader S

Material type: Text

TextSeries: Routledge Islamic studiesPublication details: London ; New York : Routledge, 2006.Description: xi, 146 p. ; 24 cmISBN:

9780415589352
9780415589352

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DDC classification:

332.809 22 In

LOC classification:

KBP868.2 .I58 2006

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Summary: With Islamic banking gradually becoming a more influential factor in the West, an analysis of the concept of riba – a definition of which is not given in the Qur’an – is long overdue. This text presents readers with various interpretations of this Islamic economic concept – generally perceived as ‘interest’. Thomas provides a framework for understanding riba by examining: classical judicial analysis the historical context modern economics. Including contributions from prominent international scholars, the book fills a gap in the existing literature and will be welcomed by academics and professionals with an interest in Islamic studies, economics and legal history.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Books	Bahrain BAS-ECN	Business Studies	332.809 In (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		3000000508

"Simultaneously published in the USA and Canada"--T.p. verso.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [139]-144) and index.

With Islamic banking gradually becoming a more influential factor in the West, an analysis of the concept of riba – a definition of which is not given in the Qur’an – is long overdue. This text presents readers with various interpretations of this Islamic economic concept – generally perceived as ‘interest’. Thomas provides a framework for understanding riba by examining:

classical judicial analysis
the historical context
modern economics.
Including contributions from prominent international scholars, the book fills a gap in the existing literature and will be welcomed by academics and professionals with an interest in Islamic studies, economics and legal history.

The online book link:

https://www.amazon.com/Interest-Islamic-Economics-Understanding-Routledge-dp-0415589355/dp/0415589355/ref=mt_other?_encoding=UTF8&me=&qid=1617520336

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