Mahmoud Amin El-Gamal - A translation of Dr Wahbah Al-Zuhayli’s book, "Financial Transactions in Islamic Jurisprudence", by Dr Mahmoud el-Gamal, of Rice University, US. Also offers a selection of papers on Islamic Law, Economics and Finance.
Muslim Investor - Information, including Ask-A-Scholar, on banking, stocks, mutual funds, credit cards, and mortgages.
Understanding Riba (Usury) - An article looks at the problem of definiting "riba", by reference to the Qur'an and commentaries.
The Issue of Riba in Islamic Faith and Law - An article by Dr Abdulaziz Sachedina, of the University of Virginia, US, explores the concept of riba (usury and interest), including its historical context.
The Redefinition of Islamic Economics - Article arguing that social justice and equality are the true essence of “Islamic economics”, not the prohibition of modern competitive interest rates, using an analysis of the Qur'an and economic theory.
Economics and Islam - A non-technical presentation of the principles and advantages of finance on Islamic principles.
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