Interest in Islamic Economics

ISBN: 9780415342421

出版社: Routledge

出版年: 2006-2

页数: 176

定价: $ 189.84

装帧: HRD

内容简介

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 Qur'an - 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 "riba" by examining: linguistics; classical judicial analysis; the historical context; and, 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.