Financing the Development of Old Waqf Properties - Classical Principles and Innovative Practices around the World (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016)

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.

General

Imprint:	Palgrave Macmillan
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Palgrave Studies in Islamic Banking, Finance, and Economics
Release date:	October 2016
First published:	2016
Authors:	Magda Ismail Abdel Mohsin • Hisham Dafterdar • Murat Cizakca • Syed Othman Alhabshi • Shaikh Hamzah Abdul Razak • Seyed Kazem Sadr • Thamina Anwar • Mohammed Obaidullah
Dimensions:	210 x 148 x 21mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	267
Edition:	1st ed. 2016
ISBN-13:	978-1-137-58127-3
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > Islamic studies Books > Business & Economics > Finance & accounting > Finance > Property & real estate Books > Money & Finance > Property & real estate
LSN:	1-137-58127-1
Barcode:	9781137581273

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