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Case Studies in Islamic Banking and Finance is a pioneering resource that provides practical insights into the real world of Islamic financial transactions, and illustrates the complexities of this rapidly growing mode of modern finance. Based around 12 individual cases, the book stimulates discussion and develops the reader's understanding of Islamic finance by contrasting the theoretical concepts discussed in the author's companion text Introduction to Islamic Banking and Finance with practical real world situations. The cases cover core Islamic banking and finance topics including the Ijara, Mudaraba and Musharaka contracts; Islamic mortgages for home finance; leverage; and issues involved in opening an Islamic bank. Financial statement analysis for Islamic banks, the implications for fund management for equity investing and the impact of loan defaults on Islamic and conventional banks are also included. Each chapter concludes with a set of questions designed to test the reader's understanding of each case, with suggested solutions at the end of the book.
This book is a must have resource for those wishing to apply their understanding of this complex subject and is an essential read for anyone seeking practical examples of how to apply the concepts in a real world environment.

The growing awareness of, and demand, for investing in accordance to Islamic principles on a global scale has created a flourishing interest in Islamic investing , a trend enhanced by the increasing wealth in the hands of Muslims worldwide who are actively involved in corporate, investment and business activities. A Guide to Islamic Investing is the first book dedicated to showing investors the range of Islamic investments out there, and how to invest in them. Beginning with a brief introduction to the tenets of Islamic finance and structure of the capital markets, the book looks at the different asset classes available to investors, covering Islamic Equities and Exchange Traded Funds (ETF?s), bonds, commodities, derivatives and real estate, and how they differ from their Western counterparts. As well as covering all key asset classes, the book will also cover the basics of Islamic portfolio theory, and at the wholesale and retail markets open to investors. The book will also feature a number of case studies which illustrate how the markets operate in practice.

The ongoing turbulence in the global financial markets has drawn attention to an alternative system of financial intermediation: Islamic banking and finance. This is now one of the fastest growing sectors within the market place and has, so far, remained on the sidelines of this unrest. Since the inception of Islamic banking thirty years ago the number and reach of Islamic financial institutions worldwide has risen significantly. Institutions offering Islamic financial services constitute a significant and growing share of the financial system in several countries, and market participants everywhere are joining the race to study and be a part of this emerging financial system. The Islamic Banking and Finance Workbook is a one-of-a-kind workbook on the topic, enabling readers to test their understanding of Islamic banking and finance concepts.
Although suitable as a standalone learning tool, the book is designed to test the information covered in the companion book, Introduction to Islamic Finance and Banking, and covers the fundamentals of Sharia'a law, the Islamic contracts interpretations and definitions, Murabaha, Mudaraba, Musharaka, Istisna'a, Salam and Ijara modes of finance, Takaful and much more. Emphasis is placed on mini case studies, multiple choice questions and tests of the basic concepts. It also includes a full answer key and brief chapter summaries, as well as learning objectives. The Islamic Banking and Finance Workbook is an essential learning tool for students and practitioners who want to test their knowledge of the rapidly growing world of Islamic banking and finance.


Islamic finance is the fastest growing sector within the financial market place, a growth rate which has not been matched by the vast need for educational and training publications.

This set is an all in–one learning package for anyone interested in Islamic banking and finance, bringing together the core textbook Introduction to Islamic Banking and Finance, The Islamic Banking and Finance Workbook and Case Studies in Islamic Banking and Finance. The set combines coverage of a wide range of products and issues in Islamic finance with a series of real life case studies which follow the themes in the introductory text, illustrating Islamic concepts and transactions in the real world. The workbook contains questions and answers, chapter summaries and key learning outcomes, enabling readers to test their understanding of the main principles of Islamic banking and finance.

3VS Contents:

Introduction to Islamic Banking and Finance

Islamic Banking and Finance Workbook

Case Studies in Islamic Banking and Finance


Introduction to Islamic Banking and Finance is a succinct guide to the key characteristics of Islamic banking highlighting how these differ from conventional banking. This detailed book illustrates how Islamic banking is consistent with the Sharia'a, a key element of which is the prohibition on collecting and paying interest. This central religious precept appears to rule out most aspects of modern finance but it does allow money to be used for trading tangible assets and business, which can then generate a profit. Brian Kettell's book looks at all aspects of Islamic banking, including chapters on its creation and evolution through to detailed discussions of the issues involved in the Sharia'a contracts of Murabaha, Mudaraba, Musharaka, Ijara, Istisna'a, and Salam. Islamic insurance (Takaful) is also covered. Finally the book takes a look at Sharia'a law and Sharia'a boards, indicating the roles and responsibilities that come with membership. Islamic banks have been operating in places such as Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia and Dubai for some time.
Conventional bankers have traditionally viewed the sector as a small, exotic niche but recent years have seen a dramatic surge in popularity. A number of Western investment banks have started working with Muslim clerics to create new ranges of financial products designed for devout Muslims, a large and growing market. Although estimates of the size of the Islamic finance industry vary greatly, everyone agrees that it is expanding rapidly and this is the perfect book for anyone looking to understand the industry.