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Monetary Policy and Islamic Banks: A Critical Literature Review

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The authors conclude that more research is needed to fully understand the relationship between monetary policy and Islamic banking. They emphasize the importance of considering factors like the structure of Islamic banks’ balance sheets and the influence of profit-and-loss sharing in deposits and financing. The authors note that the existing research has a lack of theoretical grounding. Most studies focus on whether monetary policy influences Islamic banks, but they do not investigate why this happens. The authors suggest that the theory of Islamic finance could offer explanations.

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Methodology of Islamic Economics

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The book explains that the objective of religious life should be to change this world, including the personality of the individual himself and extending to the whole of human society, so as to reconstruct it in accordance with the will of Allah as revealed in the Qur’an. The religion should be understood directly from the Qur’an aided by the Sunnah, and all human interpretations should be treated as secondary, tentative and, in principle, liable to error and open to correction.

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Theoretical and Analytical Approach of Financial Stability: Islamic Perspective

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Financial crises are often linked to unsustainable booms in financial and business cycles. Research shows that credit and house price cycles are closely tied to output cycles. From an Islamic perspective, synchronizing financial and business cycles can promote stability. A Shari’ah-compliant system without interest rates can align the financial cycle with the real economy, bolstering stability.

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Waqf Management Through Fintech in Malaysia

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Authors think that internet crowdfunding is positioned to assume a pivotal role in fundraising efforts catering to a diverse range of emerging Waqf needs, both domestically and internationally. Consequently, there is a pressing demand for an enhanced level of professionalism in Waqf fundraising, particularly when it pertains to the establishment of the financial mechanisms required for such endeavours.

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Roundup of 2nd Al Baraka Forum 2024

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Al Baraka Forum for Islamic Economy in collaboration with the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development (ICCD) hosted the 2nd Al Baraka Regional Conference, in partnership with Al Baraka Bank Pakistan, to shed light on the crucial role of home remittances in Pakistan and their impact on sustainable development.

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Liquidity Risks in Islamic Banks

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There are various risks faced by Islamic banks in liquidity management due to the i) absence of an Islamic inter-bank market, ii) lack of Shari’ah compliant alternatives for liquidity management, both at the inter-bank and central bank level, iii) absence of liquid Islamic Sukuk both in short and long term maturities and iv) absence of Islamic discount window at the central bank level for Islamic financial institutions.

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Islamic Banking and Conventional Banking During COVID-19 Crisis

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If the virus had been growing at a linear rate, it would not have been that much dangerous. It is the exponential increase in the Corona Virus spread which makes it become uncontrollable and create havoc in the society. Compound interest in the financial system is such a Corona Virus. Interest accrued but unpaid increases interest in the future periods ahead at an exponential rate.

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