Journal Article
Islamic finance: meeting financial needs with faith based products
Newberger, Robin G.; Chiu, Shirley (2006-02)
This article explores the demand for and the availability of financial products for Muslims who adhere to religious prohibitions against receiving and paying interest. This is an evolving area of consumer and small business finance, and the goal of this article is to provide an overview of the potential market for Islamic finance, to describe the organizations that currently provide these products, and to highlight some of the challenges of satisfying both religious tenets and government regulations. Two facets of financial products, asset financing, and investments, are addressed. ...
Profitwise , Issue Feb , Pages 8-14

Periodic Essay
Islamic finance: Malaysia's growing role
Gearen, Sarah (2009-07)
This Asia Focus report explores the topic of Islamic finance and highlights Malaysias role in developing the Islamic finance market.
Asia Focus , Issue Jul

Journal Article
Introduction to Islamic finance
Cullina, Murtha; Moghul, Umar F. (2006-07)
An increasing number of individuals and banks have become curious about Islamic finance and how it is conducted in America. The author provides helpful background and tells where services can be found in New England.
Communities and Banking , Issue Sum , Pages 10-13