Determinants of effective Shariah compliance auditing in Palestine: a theoretical and conceptual analysis
Abstract
Purpose
This study aims to conduct a review and analysis of the literature on Shariah audit compliance by examining the difference between internal and external auditors, the scope of internal Shariah audits and the qualification of Shariah auditors.
Design/methodology/approach
The current study used content analysis and the descriptive approach to achieve the main objective of the study. To ensure that Islamic Financial Institutions’ (IFIs) practices preserve Shariah principles and values when providing Shariah-compliant products and services, this audit will be used to supervise and monitor the operations of IFIs. The main goal of Shariah compliance auditing is to protect the interests of IFIs stakeholders, including account holders, shareholders, creditors, management and employees, as well as the general public while ensuring that the mechanisms of checks and balances in place are appropriate and tailored to the goals and missions of its establishment following the Maqasid Al-Shariah.
Findings
The findings of this study attempt to contribute to the body of knowledge surrounding Shariah audit compliance by advising IFIs on the value of Shariah compliance auditing in addressing the needs of its stakeholders. As a result, the benefits of Shariah compliance audits will be maximized, and future legislative changes will be implemented to reduce or completely remove the risk of Shariah’s failure to comply.
Practical implications
This research advises IFIs on the usefulness of Shariah compliance auditing in addressing the demands of its stakeholders to add to the body of knowledge on Shariah audit compliance. Moreover, all parties involved to take action to reduce the gap that will significantly affect stakeholders’ confidence, particularly concerning the Shariah compliance of the IFIs’ products and services on their operations and activities.
Originality/value
The advantages of Shariah compliance audits will thus be maximized, and future regulatory improvements will be made to lessen or eliminate the danger of Shariah noncompliance.
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Acknowledgements
The authors express their appreciation and thanks to the Emerald Publishing Group, and they extend special thanks to the Journal of Money Laundering Control, which will receive the paper and help to publish it, and great thanks and appreciation to the reviewers and the editorial board of the journal.
Disclosure statement: The authors reported no potential conflict of interest.
Funding: The authors declare that this research has not been funded by any party.
Since acceptance of this article, the following author has updated their affiliation: Nemer Badwan is at Faculty of Graduate Studies, Palestine Technical University – Kadoorie (PTUK), Ramallah, State of Palestine.
Citation
Faza', M., Badwan, N. and Hamdan, M. (2023), "Determinants of effective Shariah compliance auditing in Palestine: a theoretical and conceptual analysis", Journal of Money Laundering Control, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/JMLC-08-2023-0132
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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