This paper identifies the role of Istihsan in Islamic finance that should be emphasized to strengthen the element of Shari’ah compliance.
Role of Istihsan in Applying Maslahah in Islamic Finance
Islamic Social Finance and Commercial Finance: A Marriage Made in Heaven
This paper aims to explore different forms and models of integration between Islamic commercial finance and social finance including the problem that arise as well as the solution of each of the models to promote inclusive economic growth.
Conceptual flaws in realizing Maqasid al-Shari’ah in Islamic Finance
This paper discusses the application of Maqasid-e-Shari’ah in Islamic finance discourses and attempts to clarify some misconceptions. The paper also recommends formulating a framework of actualizing Maqasid-e-Shari’ah in Islamic finance.
Using Rental Index in Fixed Assets Finance
In lease based contracts, such as Ijarah and Diminishing Musharakah, the rental indices can capture the true essence of pricing as per the nature of transaction.
Towards a Pristine Islamic Finance: Preconditions
This paper discusses the preconditions for the development of a pure form of Islamic finance that is Shari’ah based as well as fulfilling the higher goals of Islamic teachings, i.e. Maqasid-e-Shari’ah.
Islamic Economics Project 