Interest in Islamic Economics Understanding Riba [Hardcover]

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 Quran  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 ribaby examining:

• linguistics
• 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 Book of Riba (proposed new title: Understanding Riba)

Table of Contents

 

Introduction  by Sh. Yusuf Talal DeLorenzo

 

Chapter 1: Riba in Lisan Al Arab, translators Abdulkader Thomas and Ruba Alfattouh

 

Chapter 2: In the Shadow of Deuteronomy, Vincent Cornell

 

Chapter 3: The Juridical Meaning of Riba, Sh. Wahba Al Zuhaili, translators Iman Abdul Rahim and Abdulkader Thomas

 

Chapter 4: An Overview of the Shariaa Prohibition of Riba, Emad H. Khalil

 

Chapter 5: The Modern Debate over Riba in Egypt, Emad H. Khalil with Abdulkader Thomas

 

Chapter 6: Why has Islam Prohibited Interest, M. Umer Chapra

 

Chapter 7: An Attempt to Understand the Economic Wisdom (Hikma) in the prohibition of Riba, Mahmoud A. El-Gamal

 

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