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Omar Mustafa Ansari replied to Omar Mustafa Ansari's discussion 'Islamic tahawwut master agreement arrives at last'
Dear Br. It is not only the matter of providing finance to conventional financial institutions which is the worst situation.... I even think that even the "time value of money" mindset is still there in each and every transaction... We in our minds,…
March 4
Ashfaq Ahmed replied to Omar Mustafa Ansari's discussion 'Islamic tahawwut master agreement arrives at last'
I agree with Mr. Omar’s point of view with regard to efforts to replicate conventional banking products. We still have time to rethink our approach whether we want mere Shariah Compliance or we would like to move toward Shariah based Islamic Banking…
March 4
Omar Mustafa Ansari commented on Mahmood Shafqat's group 'Islamic Finance Pakistan'
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Islamic tahawwut master agreement arrives at last
I have not yet been able to get access to the text of this agreement. However, my first response to this news was انا للہ و انا الیہ راجعون.  Unfortunately, i feel that Islamic finance is still making all efforts to replicate each and every product…
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Mohammed Obaidullah

Islamic Financial Cooperatives: Some Findings

Below are some important and interesting findings on Indonesian Islamic financial cooperatives known as Baitul Maal wat Tamweel (BMTs). The findings are based on a sample survey of 80 Islamic financial cooperatives (BMTs) from West Java, Indonesia. My comments are in bold and I would appreciate receiving feedback on further studies that address the issues. InshaAllah I would post a full literature survey on this subject soon for the benefit of members.

1.BMTs are mostly promoted by educated per… Continue

Posted by Mohammed Obaidullah on January 10, 2010 at 1:16pm — 1 Comment

Muhammad Saeed Babar

Some Strategies for Fund Raising for Poverty Alleviation

I agree with Dr. Mohammad Obaidullah: "I guess microfinance and poverty alleviation is much more than "collecting charity and helping the destitute"; and certainly much more than "micro-lending". There is no reason why a profit-making enterprise owner should be given charity." I also agree with… Continue

Posted by Muhammad Saeed Babar on December 13, 2009 at 11:16am

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Qard Economics 7 Replies

Started by IBF Net in Islamic Microfinance, Zakah and Awqaf. Last reply by Muhammad Saeed Babar Sep. 10, 2009.

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Shariah-Compliant Credit Guarantee Scheme 3 Replies

Started by Mohammed Obaidullah in Islamic Microfinance, Zakah and Awqaf. Last reply by Farhat Abbas Shah Nov. 8, 2009.

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From Financial to Social Crisis 6 Replies

Started by IBF Net in Global Financial Crisis and Islamic Finance. Last reply by Muhammad Saeed Babar Jun. 29, 2009.

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KIVA & Muslims 7 Replies

Started by IBF Net in Islamic Microfinance, Zakah and Awqaf. Last reply by Farhat Abbas Shah Nov. 10, 2009.

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Debt Versus Equity 12 Replies

Started by IBF Net in Islamic Finance Theory. Last reply by Muhammad Saeed Babar Jul. 24, 2009.

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Indian giants plan to offer Islamic products

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IFC Supports Microfinance Transformation Processes in Central Asia to Bring Sustainability

Kafala Ethical Fund to provide Islamic microfinance in UK

Islamic way of micro credit the best way to help the poor: Basix India

Maiden government initiative to establish Islamic banks in India.

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