num_pages: 160
description: 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 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.
language: English
title: Interest in Islamic Economics: Understanding Riba
titlecomplete: Interest in Islamic Economics: Understanding Riba (Routledge Islamic Studies Series)
ratings_count: 1
publisher: Routledge