Understanding Shari'a Finance

An Islamic financial system has recently developed as a major player in world economics. Many Muslims have rejected Western financial products and institutions and have generated alternatives. This book explains how this movement is intended to bring Western systems under the rule of Islam, and draws out its implications for finance and politics.

Patrick Sookhdeo Patrick Sookhdeo studied at London Bible College, later obtaining a Ph.D. at London University. For 23 years he was involved in pastoral, church planting and training ministry in the East End of London. He is the Director of the Institute for the Study of Islam and Christianity, Dean Theologian of the Diocese of Abuja in Nigeria and non-residentiary Canon of Peshawar Diocese, Pakistan. He is also a senior adviser and consultant on security and military issues. Lecturer and author of 30 books.