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2024 | OriginalPaper | Chapter

5. Islamic Microfinance

Authors : Sherin Kunhibava, Aishath Muneeza, Maryam Binti Khalid, Zakariya Mustapha, Thong Ming Sen

Published in: Islamic Social Finance

Publisher: Springer Nature Singapore

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Abstract

This chapter provides a comprehensive exploration of Islamic Microfinance, offering readers a nuanced understanding of its key aspects. The chapter begins with an insightful overview of Islamic Microfinance, emphasizing its distinctive features compared to conventional microfinance models. A detailed examination of the legal framework for Islamic Microfinance in Malaysia enhances the reader’s comprehension of the regulatory landscape. Real-world case studies enrich the discussion, showcasing practical applications and outcomes. The chapter concludes by addressing the pertinent issues and challenges faced by Islamic Microfinance, providing a well-rounded perspective on this vital component of Islamic Social Finance.

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Footnotes
2
Ibid.
 
3
Chiara, S. (2005). Case Study “Islamic Microfinance and Socially Responsible Investments. University of Torino.
 
4
Mazur D., & Roayee M. (2011). Islamic vs. conventional microfinance: A comparative theoretical analysis. International Journal of Business and Management Tomorrow, 1(1), 67.
 
5
Kassim, S., & Hassan, R. (2008). Issues facing islamic microfinance and their possible solutions: Empirical evidence from Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia. Al-Shajarah: Journal of Islamic Thought and Civilization, special issue, 43–67.
 
6
Ibid.
 
7
BNM, Financial Inclusion Framework 2023–2026 Strategy Paper. Retrieved from https://​www.​bnm.​gov.​my/​documents/​20124/​55792/​SP-2nd-fin-incl-framework.​pdf.
 
8
BNM, Fund for SMEs: Micro Enterprises Facility (MEF). Retrieved from https://​www.​bnm.​gov.​my/​documents/​20124/​6025157/​mef_​broc_​en.​pdf.
 
9
Ibid.
 
10
See the preamble of the Act.
 
11
See: Section 5.1 (2) of the Act.
 
12
See the preamble of the Act.
 
13
Information derived from Amana Ikhtiar Malaysia, (2019). Bulletin. Retrieved from https://​www.​aim.​gov.​my/​pdf/​BULETIN_​AIM_​FINAL_​22_​AUG_​2019.​pdf.
 
14
MalayMail, Koop Sahabat announces 10pc dividend payout (18 June 2023). Retrieved from https://​www.​malaymail.​com/​news/​money/​2023/​06/​18/​koop-sahabat-announces-10pc-dividend-payout/​75039
 
15
Information is taken from: TEKUN Nasional. (n.d). TEKUN Nasional Shariah Concept. Retrieved from https://​www.​tekun.​gov.​my/​en/​tekun-nasional-shariah-concept/​
 
16
Abdul Rahman, R., & Dean, F. (2013). Challenges and solutions in Islamic microfinance. Humanomics, 29(4), 293–306.
 
Metadata
Title
Islamic Microfinance
Authors
Sherin Kunhibava
Aishath Muneeza
Maryam Binti Khalid
Zakariya Mustapha
Thong Ming Sen
Copyright Year
2024
Publisher
Springer Nature Singapore
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-1410-0_5

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