Your introduction to Islamic accounting Principles of Islamic Accounting is the first and only text that covers the fundamentals of Islamic accounting in English. A comprehensive guide, this groundbreaking reference offers both insight into Islamic accounting best practices and disclosure for Shariah-compliant instruments. Covering everything from basic transaction analysis to the preparation of financial statements, this reference serves as a broad framework around which undergraduate students can build their understanding of the Islamic business environment by offering context and showcasing how Islamic values can influence the disclosure of financial information. Islamic accounting is becoming an increasingly important aspect of the business field as globalization results in a surge in business partnerships and transactions around the world. Today's students need to understand Islamic accounting principles in order to effectively work with professionals who adhere to these standards—and accessing this information via text in English was not possible until this revolutionary reference. Review the basics through an introduction to Islamic accounting Understand the recording process, and how to complete the accounting cycle and adjust accounts as necessary Explore accounting for assets, liabilities, equity, and sukuk, as well as zakat and takaful accounting Discover details regarding Islamic commercial law, accounting for Islamic financial institutions, and Islamic corporate governance and sustainability, and look at auditing from an Islamic perspective Principles of Islamic Accounting is an essential text for first-year university students who are studying Islamic accounting, as well as professional societies and organizations that support the use of Islamic accounting principles, such as The Islamic Finance Professionals Association.

This work is a practical and commercial guide to the fundamental principles of Islamic finance and their application to Islamic finance transactions. Islamic finance is a rapidly expanding, global industry and this book is designed to provide a practical treatment of the subject. It includes discussion and analysis of the negotiation and structure involved in Islamic finance transactions, with relevant case studies, structure diagrams and precedent material supporting the commentary throughout. An introductory section describes the theoretical background and explains the principles (and their sources) of Islamic law which underpin Islamic finance practices, providing an important backdrop to the work as a whole. The work also considers the role of Shariah supervisory boards, Islamic financial institutions and the relevance of accounting approaches. The work adopts an international perspective to reflect the pan-global nature of the industry and accepted practices, with the aim to bring together different schools of thought applied in international Islamic finance transactions. It also highlights any regional differences in accepted practice by reviewing the position in the Gulf states, Asia, the UK and Europe and the USA. The second part of the book concentrates on Islamic financial law in practice and begins with a section on financial techniques. This section explains the basic requirements for Islamic finance contracts both in terms of the underlying asset types and also both the applicability and acceptability of the underlying asset. There is a full discussion of the various types of contractual models such as Mudaraba (trustee finance), Musharaka (partnership or joint venture), Murabaha (sale of goods), and Sukuk (participation securities: coupons etc). The nascent area of Takaful (insurance) is also covered as are matters specific to the important field of project and asset finance.

A comprehensive and fully up-to-date introductory textbook to Islamic finance and banking Islamic finance and banking is being used increasingly globally — especially in the regions of Middle East and North Africa, South East and South Asia. To cater to the need of trained Islamic finance staff, a large number of Educational institutions are beginning to offer courses, majors and minors in Islamic finance and banking. The major challenge faced by these institutions are suitable textbooks for both undergrad and post-grad levels and especially with the relevant instructor resources (PPTs, test bank, practice activities and answer keys). Luckily, Fundamentals of Islamic Finance and Banking is here to cover the most important topics related to Islamic finance and banking (IF&B) that are relevant for students of business, finance and banking. Offers an historical background of Islamic finance Covers the principles of Sharia Law as pertinent to finance and banking Provides in-depth discussion of the six key Islamic banking products: Murabaha, Mudaraba, Musharaka, Ijara, Salam and Istisna Discusses the Islamic insurance (Takaful) Gives an overview of Islamic investment, especially Sukuks Concludes with the global standing of the Islamic Finance and Banking industry Would-be colleges and universities offering this subject as a course within their finance and/or banking program can’t be without this invaluable guide.

"This is the first ever compilation of leading articles in the field of Islamic accounting from the path defining contribution of Abdel-Majd in 1981 to the most important articles by Rifaat Ahmed Abdel Karim, founder of AAOIFI and former Secretary General of the IFSB. The collection is an essential purchase for all university libraries with Islamic finance collections as well as business schools where financial reporting is considered from different cultural perspectives. The editors are to be congratulated on their efforts.'

This book is the result of a decade teaching of Islamic finance course to business graduates (Bachelor and Master classes). This book is written with a clear focus on learning of Islamic banking & finance by accounting, banking, business and finance students/professionals. This book is divided into five parts. Part-1 presents an update on Islamic finance, why and how Islamic banking started; What is current status; Meaning and prohibition of Riba (Interest & Usury) as reported in revealed books (Bible and Qur'an); business models under Islamic financial services industry; principles of Islamic financial system, similarities and differences with conventional finance industry, and challenges being faced by the nascent industry.Part two is about asset-backed financing provided by IFIs. It includes trading (selling) modes of financing including Murabaha (ch.2), Salam, and Istisna'a; it also includes rental-based financing product-Ijarah financing. Chapter 2,3,4,5 include sales and rental-based financing. Part three of the book deals with profit and loss sharing modes of financing including Musharakah, diminishing Musharakah and Mudarabah. A special section is devoted to discussing the causes of lesser application of Musharakah in operations of IFIs, in addition to Shari'ah rulings and financial impact. Chapter seven is about Diminishing Musharakah; a form of gradually declining partnership between an IFI and clients; generally used to finance real estates. Under diminishing Musharakah, the basic Shari'ah rulings, Islamic house financing, comparative study of conventional and Islamic mortgages and installment calculation under different assumptions for house financing are presented. Chapter eight is about Mudarabah. Chapter nine presents various types of deposits collected by IFIs and profit-sharing mechanism. Concepts of daily product and weight-age based profit systems are elaborated.Part four of the book presents special topics in Islamic Finance. In this part areas of liquidity management, Islamic insurance, currency system, substance & form, and challenges to Islamic finance industry are elaborated. Under Islamic capital market (liquidity management) two dedicated chapters have been included; each for equities and sukuk. Chapter 12 elaborates briefly the concept of Islamic insurance covering multiple areas including Shari'ah guidelines, takaful (insurance) models, and role of insurance company, in addition to illustrative financial calculations. Chapter-13 addresses the issue of preference for 'legal form over economic substance' by critically evaluating the selected Islamic finance contracts Last chapter identifies the challenges [potentially hurdles in sustainability, growth and expansion of the industry]. The fifth edition is the outcome of encouraging response by the academic community to earlier editions. In this edition, due attention has been given to present material in a reader-friendly mode in addition to a thorough review of content, exercises and figures. Title of the book changed by adding prefix of 'fundamentals' to reflect the nature of work (as text book). In this edition, the chapter on Islamic finance: an update is revised thoroughly; and by insertion of specific contents including principles and business models of Islamic financial system, in addition to brief presentation of challenges. Besides, Islamic capital market is re-written by including an evaluation of methodologies used in creation of Shari'ah universes of stocks. Also, a new chapter included to present the application of 'form over substance' principle to industry practices. Updated figures on the global volume of assets, application of financial products; regional shares, etc. are also part of this edition. Also, more examples included in the text to make the concept clear. An increased number of multiple-choice questions and mini cases are also forming part ofthe updated edition. I welcome readers' Feedback.

A detailed look at the fast-growing field of Islamic banking and finance The global Islamic finance market is now worth about $700 billion worldwide. Islamic Finance For Dummies helps experienced investors and new entrants into Islamic finance quickly get up to speed on this growing financial sector. Here, you'll find clear and easy-to-understand information on how you can incorporate Islamic finance products into your investment portfolio. You'll quickly and easily: become acquainted with the theory, practice, and limitations of Islamic banking; understand how to develop products for the Islamic financial industry; grasp the objectives and sources of Islamic law and the basic guidelines for business contacts; learn about Islamic fund management and insurance; and much more. Coverage of the role Islamic finance can play in the development of the financial system and of economies Addresses the risks and rewards in Islamic banking The future prospects and opportunities of the Islamic finance industry With the help of Islamic Finance For Dummies, you'll discover the fast and easy way to tap into the booming Islamic finance arena.