Waqf in Islamic Economics and Finance: An Instrument for Socioeconomic Welfare (Islamic Business and Finance Series)

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Synopsis
Waqf is emerging globally as a distinctive institution, serving as a vital bridge between societal and economic needs, and resource allocation. Waqfs functioning in some parts of the world, of a variety of assets such as cash, stocks, securities, intellectual property rights, and other financial instruments by individual, institutional, and corporate wāqifs, are paving the way for financial and social inclusion. This book explains how the system of awqāf leads to welfare in society by facilitating financial and social intermediation.It describes waqf in accessible terms, focusing on how it helps people, communities, and nations, and how it can help make societies equitable, peaceful, efficient, and more prosperous. It comprises eight key themes, including a brief overview of the historical role of waqf in various periods in Muslim societies in socioeconomic sectors; the evolutionary aspects of waqf as an institution; the role of waqf in promoting entrepreneurship; the role of awqāf system in an economy by facilitating financial and social intermediation; potential options for using waqf as financial intermediation; an overview of the management and regulation of waqf entities; the organizational and legal framework for the institution of waqf; and key findings and recommendations for realizing the capacity of waqf in the pursuit of socioeconomic welfare. Specifically, the book takes Pakistan as a case study.This research-oriented book is tailored to readers interested in understanding the fundamental concepts of Islamic finance and social welfare, without requiring a background in the discipline. It caters to academics, researchers, policymakers, and those keen on exploring the transformative potential of waqf to achieve societal welfare and shared economic growth.
Copyright:
2025

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ISBN-13:
9781040225264
Related ISBNs:
9781032762050, 9781003477549, 9781040225219
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis
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Copyrighted By:
Muhammad Ayub, Khurram Khan, and Muhammad Ismail
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
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Categories:
History, Nonfiction, Religion and Spirituality, Business and Finance, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics
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Bookshare Staff
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