Riba, an Arabic word meaning “to increase” or “to exceed,” refers to unequal transactions and interest charges for borrowing ...

Explore murabaha, a cost-plus financing method under Islamic law that adheres to Sharia principles and avoids interest by ...

• Putting in place a financing system that is both Shariah compliant and produces a return for investors is a challenge • Regulators in a Shariah-compliant system require more transparency from banks ...

Imagine going to your bank to borrow money and having an opportunity to help stipulate the lending agreement because you are the one who has to give back the money. While this seems like an ...

Part I: Economic Exceptionalism in Early Islam: Myth or Reality? -- The Late Antique and Byzantine Context to early Islamic Mercantile Activity / Peter Sarris -- An Islamic Agricultural Revolution / ...

The richest man in Arabia -- Markets without government -- Family matters -- A mosque, a market, and a war -- Muhammad's household finances -- Muhammad's executive office -- Muhammadan taxation -- ...