Labuan School of International Business and Finance
GE31703 Islamic Asset Management
Analysis on Ar-Rahnu collateral security structure: Can it really help the small business proprietor?
Semester 1-2012/2013
Prepared For: - Dr Rosita Chong No | Name | Matrix No. | Signature | 1. | GE SHUANG | BG10170111 | | 2. | NOR PADILAH BT ARMAN | BG10110331 | | 3. | NUR IZZATI BT MOHAMAD NORZILAN | BG10110363 | | 4. | NURUL HIDAYAH MAZLAN | BG10110396 | |
Table of Contents Abstract 2 Introduction 3 Literature Review 5 Methodology 7 The mechanism of Islamic pawn broking 8 The performance of Ar-Rahnu 10 Analysis on Ar-Rahnu collateral security structure 12 Can it really help the small business proprietor? 17 An issue related to Ar-Rahnu 19 Conclusion 21 References 23 Appendix 25
Abstract
This study aims at analyzing the collateral security structure of Ar-Rahnu, to find out whether it can really help the small business proprietor. This research will be conduct by conceptually analyzing other paper works and researches. Documentary analysis will be used to facilitate the research. Based on the previous studies, by learning the performance of Ar-Rahnu, the operation model of Islamic pawn broking institutions in Malaysia and analyzing on the collateral security structure of Ar-Rahnu, this paper found that Ar-Rahnu can really help the small business proprietors by lending money to them for their short term financing or in case of emergency with little charging of storage fees. For the purpose of deep study, an issue related with Ar-Rahnu is also discussed in this paper, in order to enhance the stability of Ar-Rahnu industry in Malaysia.
Key terms of the research 1. Ar-Rahnu 2. Islamic pawn broking 3. Collateral 4. Small business 5. Gold dinar
Introduction Islamic pawn broking is usually noted as Ar-Rahnu which is defined as a method of providing short term financing to people who are poor or
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