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With Islamic banking gradually becoming a more influential factor in the West, an analysis of the concept ofriba- a definition of which is not given in the Qur'an - is long overdue. This text presents readers with various interpretations of this Islamic economic concept - generally perceived as 'interest'. Thomas provides a framework for understandingribaby examining:linguisticsclassical judicial analysisthe historical context modern economics. Including contributions from prominent international scholars, the book fills a gap in the existing literature and will be welcomed by academics and professionals with an interest in Islamic studies, economics and legal history. | Interest in Islamic Economics by Abdulkader Thomas, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters