Financing the Development of Old Waqf Properties: Classical Principles and Innovative Practices around the World (1st ed. 2016) (Palgrave Studies in Islamic Banking, Finance, and Economics)

By: Seyed Kazem Sadr and Hisham Dafterdar and Murat Cizakca and Syed Othman Alhabshi and Thamina Anwar and Mohammed Obaidullah and Magda Ismail Mohsin and Shaikh Hamzah Razak

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Synopsis: This book presents successful case studies in Muslim and Muslim minority countries that have revolutionized the redevelopment of idle waqf properties into productive land trusts. The revival of this institution over the last two decades shows the growing optimism in galvanizing the socioeconomic role of waqf by adopting its flexible shariah measures. Innovative ways of financing redevelopment allow Muslims to extend these roles to include new beneficiaries. New uses for these properties include providing services to the community, opening jobs for the majority of people, funding small entrepreneurs, educating the masses, providing health care, and sheltering the poor and needy. Countries under study include Sudan, Turkey, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, New Zealand, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, and Iran. Additionally, the book examines the International Development Bank's role in financing the development old waqf properties in different countries.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9781137581280
Related ISBNs:: 9781137581273
Publisher:: Palgrave Macmillan US, New York
Date of Addition:: 04/10/21
Copyrighted By:: Magda Ismail Mohsin, Hisham Dafterdar, Murat Cizakca, Syed Othman Alhabshi, Shaikh Hamzah Razak, Seyed Kazem Sadr, Thamina Anwar, Mohammed Obaidullah
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Language:: English
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Categories:: Nonfiction, Business and Finance
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