ANNOUNCEMENTS

Call for Reviewers

Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullah,

The Centre for Islamic Economics IIUM (CIE) is launching a structured review of Prof. Mabid Ali’s seminal two-volume book, Economic Analysis: An Islamic Perspective (https://i-fiefe.org/publications/). We are seeking qualified reviewers to critically evaluate its contributions, strengths, and areas for further exploration.

  • Provide a critical, scholarly assessment of the book’s impact on Islamic Economics, focusing on its relevance, theoretical contributions, practical applications, and scholarly rigor.
  • The consolidated reviews will be published as an edited book, or special journal issue, or Centre report, serving as a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners.
  • Reviewers will evaluate individual chapters using a standardized framework addressing, content relevance to Islamic principles and contemporary challenges, contributions to theory and practical applications.
  • Expertise in Islamic Economics or related fields, with strong academic credentials (e.g., Ph.D candidate or equivalent) can apply. Reviewers will receive an honorarium based on chapter complexity and word count. All contributors will be formally acknowledged in the final publication.

If you are interested in contributing as a reviewer, kindly contact me at aslamakbar@iium.edu.my. Please include your CV, and any specific areas of interest within Islamic Economics.

Jazakum Allahu Khayran for your support and contributions.

Calling For Proposals IERIF

Introduction

In the Malaysia Budget 2024 Speech delivered on 13th October 2023 by YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, an amount of RM20 million has been allocated to stimulate research, creativity and innovation in the Islamic economy.

“To delve deeper into the universal values of the Islamic economy and its experience in the current context, the Government is providing RM20 million to spur research as well as creativity and innovation in Islamic economy. This effort will be led by the International Centre for Education in Islamic Finance (INCEIF) in collaboration with MIFC and the industry.”

Objective of the Islamic Economy Research and Innovation Fund​

  1. To spur research as well as creativity and innovation in Islamic economy in Malaysia that are aligned with the aspiration of the Ekonomi MADANI.
  2. To produce practical and innovative solutions to address the emerging socio-economic issues through values and impacts that are in line with the objective of Shariah (Maqasid Shariah) and the Tayyib principle.
  3. To promote a balanced distribution of wealth, eradicate poverty, foster collaboration, and encourage sustainable development.
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