イスラーム世界研究（2007）2 号 イスラーム世界研究 第１巻 2 号（2007 年）38-53 頁 Kyoto Bulletin of Islamic Area Studies‚ 1-2 (2007)‚ pp. 38-53 Islamic Microfinance: A Missing Component in Islamic Banking Abdul Rahim ABDUL RAHMAN* 1. Introduction Microfinance means “programme that extend small loans to very poor people for self employment projects that generate income in allowing them to take care of themselves and their families” (Microcredit Summit‚ 1997). The World Bank has recognized microfinance programme as an
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8th International Conference on Islamic Economics and Finance Islamic Corporate Social Responsibility in Islamic Banking; Towards Poverty Alleviation Muhammad Yasir Yusuf 1 Zakaria bin Bahari 2 One of the goals of Islamic banking operations is to increase the economic growth towards a better and just society. This study aims to examine the criteria and Islamic instrument of corporate social responsibility towards the creation of a sustainable economic development. Specifically‚ the study analyses
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and ethical nurturing in accordance with the will of God. Ta’dīb‚ from the root aduba (to be cultured‚ refined‚ well-mannered)‚ suggests a person’s development of sound social behavior. What is meant by sound requires a deeper understanding of the Islamic conception of the human being. 1) Importance of Education Education in the context of Islam is regarded as a process that involves the complete person‚ including the rational‚ spiritual‚ and social dimensions. As noted by Syed Muhammad al-Naquib
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Zomo@hotmail.com Many times when feminists looked at Islamic women they criticized the man for not treating women properly. However‚ as Jane I. Smith states‚ women of Islam are not really offended by that fact‚ on the contrary‚ they believe that it is better for them. The Holy Koran is the basis for the Islamic believers. It has many interpretations‚ however there are certain facts that are sure to be clear as to the position of women in an Islamic society. Koran did introduce very significant changes
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Islamic Economics Economics studies are devoted with the economical behavior of individuals and societies‚ for instance production‚ consumption‚ saving‚ good exchange and so on. Every nation is supposed to regulate the production of goods and services as demanded by the people‚ consumers‚ thus any economic system needs to answer four main questions: 1- What to produce of goods and services? 2- How to produce these goods and services? 3- Who to produce to these goods and services
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While some historians argue than Islamic science is simply an extension of Greco-Roman science‚ the scientific advancements made by medieval Arabs were unique compared to their Greco-Roman ancestors and quite substantial compared to their European counterparts. The idea that Islamic science is simply a continuation of Greco-Roman science may come from the extensive translation efforts made from Islamic ruler Abbasid caliph al-Mamum in the ninth century. It is important to note that while a greater
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phenomenon. Source of this culture comes from the teachings provided by the Holy Prophet Mohammed (P.B.U.H) and Islam (Bouhdiba‚ 2003). Muslims are the followers of Islam and the Islamic (Abrahamic) religion. Word “Muslim” originally comes from an Arabic term which means “Followers of Allah” because the Islamic religious deliver. Muslims believe on one God and admits that Allah is incomparable and Islam is a religion which provides them with a complete code of life. Teachings of Quran are unaltered
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chitectureIslamic Architecture Islamic architecture encompasses a wide range of both secular and religious styles from the foundation of Islam to the present day‚ influencing the design and construction of buildings and structures in Islamic culture. What is Islam? * The name of the religion is Islam‚ which comes from an Arabic root word meaning "peace" and "submission.“ * Islam teaches that one can only find peace in one’s life by submitting to Almighty God (Allah) in heart‚ soul and
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Islamic Extremists Nearly everyone has heard about Islam and the Arab world. In addition‚ many countries have already faced issues with the Muslim believers. Islam has caused problems‚ terrorist attacks‚ anti-democracy all over the world. They were also very successful in sending a message of who they truly are. People who are literally obedient to the Islamic faith are called Islamic Extremists. People‚ who are of the Islamic faith however desire to survive in peace without tribulations are not
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Islamic Radicalism As years have passed‚ Islam has become a major political force in the contemporary world‚ arguably through means of terrorism and guerilla warfare. The word Islam actually means‚ “submission” to the will of Allah‚ “God” which is similar to how terrorists tend to try and submit others by force to follow said will. These terrorists’ objective is to spread Islamic faith and politics by ridding the world of non-believers to ultimately achieve a pure Islamic state
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