COVID-19 and Islamic Social Finance

The COVID-19 pandemic has reversed the poverty clock, highlighting the need for social mechanisms to provide relief. Islamic social finance offers tools and institutions to alleviate poverty, and this book explores the impact of COVID-19 on Islamic finance to understand its effectiveness in helping those affected by poverty. It presents successful models of Islamic social finance from different countries and examines the impact of COVID-19 on Islamic microfinance.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 264 pages
Publication date: 30 September 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the global economy, leading to a rise in poverty levels. In response to this crisis, there is a pressing need to establish social mechanisms to provide relief to those affected. Islamic social finance offers a range of tools and institutions that can be utilized to alleviate poverty. This book explores the impact of COVID-19 on Islamic finance, with a particular focus on understanding the effectiveness of Islamic social finance in helping those who have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic.

Since the fight against poverty in each country will be unique, the book aims to shed light on the experiences of different countries by presenting successful models of Islamic social finance. It begins by examining the relationship between poverty and COVID-19, before delving into the role of Islamic social financial institutions in combating the pandemic. The book concludes by examining the impact of COVID-19 on Islamic microfinance.

This book is a pioneering work in the field of COVID-19, aimed at bridging the gap in the literature. It provides valuable insights into the potential of Islamic social finance in addressing poverty and promoting social welfare during times of crisis.

Weight: 408g
Dimension: 155 x 232 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367639945