Shariah parameters reconsidered
International Journal of Islamic and Middle Eastern Finance and Management
ISSN: 1753-8394
Article publication date: 22 June 2010
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to explain three additional parameters, namely maqasid al‐Shariah, financial reporting, and legal documentation of contract for determining Shariah legitimacy of financial instruments in Islamic financial institutions. Currently, contract ('aqd) is the only parameter recognized by Shariah scholars at the supervisory level.
Design/methodology/approach
This analysis begins with examining the pitfalls of the contract approach and proceeds to present the maqasid, financial reporting and legal documentation approaches in ascertaining absolute Shariah compliant of financial products.
Findings
The paper argues that the four approaches must be applied in package in determining Shariah compliant status to avoid costly errors that might lead to litigations and loss of competitiveness in the Islamic financing business.
Originality/value
The paper provides new insights and integrated analysis of Shariah auditing where knowledge clusters concerning the Shariah, economics, finance and accountancy, and law are algamated to ascertain wholesome Shariah viewpoint.
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Citation
Azhar Rosly, S. (2010), "Shariah parameters reconsidered", International Journal of Islamic and Middle Eastern Finance and Management, Vol. 3 No. 2, pp. 132-146. https://doi.org/10.1108/17538391011054372
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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