Islamic Banking

Author/Editor:

Abbas Mirakhor ; Mohsin S. Khan

Publication Date:

September 1, 1991

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Summary:

Islamic banks are prohibited from charging or paying interest, and thus can operate only on the basis of profit-sharing arrangements. This paper provides a brief survey of the theory and practice of Islamic banking. It covers developments in Islamic banking since the mid-1970s, how such banks operate, and the analytical underpinnings of a financial system based on Islamic principles. Finally, the future of Islamic banking is assessed.

Series:

Working Paper No. 1991/088

Subject:

English

Publication Date:

September 1, 1991

ISBN/ISSN:

9781451851069/1018-5941

Stock No:

WPIEA0881991

Pages:

8

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