International Journal of Islamic Economics and Business Sustainability (IJIEBS)
Aims & Scope
The topic considered for publication in IJIEBS include, but not limited to the followings:
- Islamic banking and finance: the study and analysis of financial activities that comply with Sharia law, which prohibits interest (riba) and emphasizes risk-sharing, ethical investments, and asset-backed financing. It includes various aspects like Islamic banking models, product development, and regulatory frameworks.
- Islamic investment and capital markets: explores investment practices that align with Islamic principles, focusing on Sharia-compliant securities and instruments. It also delves into the structure and operations of Islamic stock markets, Sukuk (Islamic bonds), and the regulation of capital markets in Muslim-majority countries.
- Zakat, infaq, and waqf: addresses the roles of obligatory and voluntary forms of charity in economic redistribution and poverty alleviation. Zakat is a mandatory almsgiving, infaq represents voluntary spending, and waqf refers to endowments set aside for public welfare, all contributing to social equity and economic sustainability.
- Islamic micro and macroeconomics: involves the study of Islamic economic principles at both micro and macro levels. It includes analysis of how Islamic teachings guide consumer behavior, firm operations, and government policies, influencing national and global economic stability from an Islamic perspective.
- Islamic small and medium enterprise (SME) development: focuses on the growth and support of SMEs through Sharia-compliant financial products and initiatives. It highlights the importance of SMEs in fostering economic inclusivity and reducing unemployment while adhering to Islamic ethical principles.
- Islamic economic policy and its role in sustainable development: covers the creation and implementation of economic policies rooted in Islamic values, emphasizing their contributions to sustainable development. It explores how Islamic economic frameworks can support environmental conservation, equitable wealth distribution, and long-term societal welfare.