| Interest in Islamic Economics: Understanding Riba Contributor(s): Thomas, Abdulkader (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415589355 ISBN-13: 9780415589352 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $56.04 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | Interest - History | Middle East - General - Business & Economics | Economics - General |
| Dewey: 332.8 |
| Physical Information: 0.34" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (0.51 lbs) 160 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Middle East - Religious Orientation - Islamic |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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:
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. |