Asia Pacific University Library catalogue


Khorshid, Aly, 1947-

Islamic insurance : a modern approach to Islamic banking / Aly Khorshid. - London ; New York : RoutledgeCurzon, c2004. - xiv, 230 p. ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 216-222) and index.

The meaning of insurance in Islam -- Riba (usury) and gharar (risk) -- Pre-modern and modern jurists standing on insurance -- The development of mutual insurance in the West -- The development of Islamic banking and insurance in Malaysia: a case study -- The development of Islamic banking and insurance in Saudi Arabia: a case study -- Basic principles for an insurance scheme acceptable to the Islamic faith.

9780415311052 (hbk.) 0415311055 (hbk.)

2003018034


Insurance--Islamic countries.
Banks and banking--Insurance business--Islamic countries.
Islam--Economic aspects.

HG8719 / .K48 2004

368.0091767 / KHO 2004