Attitudes of Non-Muslims on Islamic Financial Institutions: A Study based on Sungawila Area in Sri Lanka

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fariha Azalea
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Representative Sample ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Intention To Use ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
Islamic Financial Institutions ◽  
Theoretical Evidence ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Islamic financial institutions initially established to full-filled for the needs of not only Muslims but also non-Muslims. The number of non-Muslims involved in Islamic financial institutions is increasing. The institutions desirous of entering into this nascent field in Sri Lanka are required to know the aspirations and motivations of non-Muslims with respect to interest-free Financial Services. The main objective of this research is to identify the attitudes of non-Muslims on Islamic Financial Institutions a study based on Sungawila area. For this purpose, a representative sample of 150 respondents is surveyed with the help of a structured questionnaire developed for this purpose. The data for this study was analyzed using SPSS 20.0 multiple statistical adapted to confirm the theoretical evidence. We also attempt to measures the knowledge, intention to use and demographic factors regarding Islamic financial institutions as well as the factors which influence non-Muslims of Sungawila area in Islamic financing. The finding of the research shows majority of the non-Muslims are not expected to view Islamic Financial Institutions are only for Muslims’ obligations on other hand they are less aware about Islamic financial concept, product, services and features. Further most of the non-Muslims are expected to see should open up more branches and facilities of Islamic Financial Institutions. It is recommended that Islamic financial institutions should open up more branches and facilities and Lack of understanding about Islamic financial institutions products and services thus they should advertise among non-Muslims.

Analisis Manajemen Pembiayaan Murobahah BMT

WADIAH ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryski Pebriana, Rofik Efendi
Keyword(s):  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Field Research ◽  
Animal Husbandry ◽  
Muslim Community ◽  
Savings And Loans ◽  
Management Function ◽  
Islamic Financial Institutions ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Descriptive Approach

The development of Islamic banking and Islamic financial institutions in Indonesia lately increasing. One reason is the strong belief in the Muslim community that banking and conventional financial institutions contain usury which is prohibited by Islam. The presence of Agritama Srengat Blitar BMT as Syari'ah savings and loans is intended to be a more innovative alternative in financial services, the financing process is also not complicated. The absence of an element of usury to Murabahah financing, and the ease of the process and conditions for financing, does not make more and more bad loans. The approach used in this research is a qualitative descriptive approach, while the type of research is field research, and the method of collecting data is observation, interview and documentation, which is using three steps, data reduction, file presentation and drawing conclusions.The results of this study indicate that: 1). Financing procedures at BMT Agritama Srengat Blitar use 5C analysis (character, capacity, capital, collateral, condition) and take into account a maximum radius of 10 km, but this does not apply to existing customers and customers who get recommendations from partners. 2). The implementation of Murabahah financing management has not been in accordance with the murabaha management function which includes planning, organizing, implementing, and controlling. Where the planning of murabahah financing is devoted to agriculture and animal husbandry, but in practice it is not appropriate, then in the implementation of murabahah financing using a wakalah contract it is signed together with murabahah. And the supervision conducted by BMT Agritama is not routinely visited to the place of business. Keywords : financing manajement, murabahah

scholarly journals Towards New Sharia Governance for Islamic Financial Institutions

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-58
Author(s):  
Abdulazeem Abozaid
Keyword(s):  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Financial Institution ◽  
Islamic Banking ◽  
Banking And Finance ◽  
Finance Industry ◽  
Regulatory Authorities ◽  
Governance Model ◽  
Islamic Financial Institutions ◽  
Shariah Governance

Since its inception a few decades ago, the industry of Islamic banking and finance has been regulating itself in terms of Sharia governance. Although some regulatory authorities from within the industry, such as Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI) and Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB), the Islamic banking and finance industry remains to a great extent self-regulated. This is because none of the resolutions or the regulatory authorities' standards are binding on the Islamic financial institution except when the institution itself willingly chooses to bind itself by them. Few countries have enforced some Sharia-governance-related regulations on their Islamic banks. However, in most cases, these regulations do not go beyond the requirement to formulate some Sharia controlling bodies, which are practically left to the same operating banks. Furthermore, some of the few existing regulatory authorities' standards and resolutions are conflicted with other resolutions issued by Fiqh academies. The paper addresses those issues by highlighting the shortcomings and then proposing the necessary reforms to help reach effective Shariah governance that would protect the industry from within and help it achieve its goals. The paper concludes by proposing a Shariah governance model that should overcome the challenges addressed in the study.Pada awal berdiri, Lembaga Keuangan Syariah merupakan lembaga keuangan yang menerapkan Hukum Syariah secara mandiri dalam sistem operasionalnya. Ia tidak tunduk pada peraturan lembaga keuangan konvensional, sehingga dapat terus berkomiten dalam menerapkan Hukum Syariah secara benar. Selanjutnya, muncullah beberapa otoritas peraturan yang berasal dari pengembangan Lembaga Keuangan Syariah. Diantaranya adalah Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB) dan Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI). Hal ini tidak menyimpang dari kerangka peraturan Hukum Syariah, sebab standar peraturan dan keputusan yang dikeluarkan ditujukan khusus untuk Lembaga Keuangan Syariah saja. Beberapa Negara telah menerapkan peraturan tata kelola Hukum Syariah pada Bank Syariah mereka. Namun dalam banyak kasus, peraturan yang diterapkan tidak mampu mengontrol Lembaga Keuangan Syariah tersebut secara penuh. Sehingga, secara praktis proses pengawasan diserahkan kepada lembaga keuangan yang beroperasi. Akan tetapi, beberapa standar dan keputusan yang dikeluarkan oleh sebagian pemangku kebijakan bertentangan dengan keputusan yang dikeluarkan oleh beberapa akademi Fiqh. Artikel ini ditulis untuk menyoroti permasalahan yang timbul pada tata kelola Lembaga Keuangan Syariah, khususnya kekurangan yang tampak pada sistem tata kelola. Kemudian, penulis akan mengajukan usulan tentang efektifitas tata kelola Lembaga Keuangan Syariah yang bebas dari permasalahan.

The Potential of Sharia Fintech in Increasing Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in The Digital Era in Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 23
Author(s):  
Syarifuddin Syarifuddin ◽  
Rahmawati Muin ◽  
Akramunnas Akramunnas
Keyword(s):  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Technology Development ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Easy Access ◽  
Muslim Country ◽  
Digital Era ◽  
Savings And Loan ◽  
Islamic Financial Institutions ◽  
Medium Enterprises

The potential for financial technology development or fintech with sharia basis in Indonesia is still quite large. Indonesia as the largest Muslim country in the world, becomes an undeniable potential. The purpose of this research is to know the potential of Fintech in increasing MSMEs in the digital era in Indonesia. This study uses document studies with a literature review approach. The results of this research show that. First, The patterns applied by sharia fintech in dealing with the problems faced by MSMEs in Indonesia include the ability to manage and analyze data in the era of big data, improve technology infrastructure, create transaction systems easily, content-based marketing in terms of digital marketing, establish cooperation, collaboration, and investment with relevant stakeholders, and innovation of fintech products. Second, The potential of Sharia Fintech in increasing MSMEs in the digital era in Indonesia, MSMEs have been using many applications and cooperating with banks and sharia Savings and Loan Cooperatives, so as to provide easy access to various types of bank financial services and savings and loan cooperatives, now financial institutions are able to reach all MSMEs to remote areas, Sharia Fintech has opened access to business financing more easily and quickly from banking institutions and other Islamic financial institutions.

scholarly journals Moratorium in Islamic Hire Purchase Financing: A Shariah Perspective

2021 ◽  
pp. 13-29
Author(s):  
Azmuddin Razali ◽  
Mohammad Amir Wan Harun
Keyword(s):  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Advisory Council ◽  
Policy Document ◽  
Banking And Finance ◽  
Finance Industry ◽  
Regulatory Perspective ◽  
Islamic Financial Institutions ◽  
Current Outbreak ◽  
The Impact

This study examined the implementation of moratorium in the Islamic hire purchase financing based on Al-Ijarah Thumma Al-Bay’ (AITAB) from the Shariah perspective. The implementation of moratorium by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is a new practice in the banking and finance industry in Malaysia. Implementing the moratorium causes several changes to the AITAB contract such as the extension in contract tenure and the increase in the total payment obligation due to the profit charged on the outstanding principal. This study analysed these changes from the Shariah perspective by using the al-takyif al-fiqhi methodology. The results of the analysis confirm the practice of moratorium by IFIs is in line with the Shariah requirements as long as it is agreed by the parties to the contract - which are the bank and the customer. Needless to say, both Ijarah Policy Document and Hire Purchase Act 1967 allow any forms of amendments including profit compounding when the AITAB contract is restructured, provided that such amendments are agreed between the contracting parties. Despite this permissibility, IFIs are still required to comply with the new ruling issued by SAC BNM that prohibits the practice of profit compounding during the COVID-19 crisis. Although, in principle, the ruling is based on the concept of ihsan (beneficence) which is not compulsory (wajib) but rather recommendation (istihbab) from the Shariah perspective; however, from the regulatory perspective the ruling is compulsory for IFIs to comply pursuant to section 28(1) and 28(2) of Islamic Financial Services Act 2013 (IFSA) that stated compliance with Shariah means compliance with any ruling of the Shariah Advisory Council. The moratorium is seen as a manifestation of the concept of ihsan (beneficence) towards the customers affected financially due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This commendable effort should be encouraged and continued by the Islamic financial institutions in upholding the Shariah principle of maslahah and lifting of difficulties (raf al-haraj), particularly in the current outbreak of COVID-19 and the impact of MCO.

scholarly journals Comparative Analysis on Shariah Governance in Malaysia: SGF 2010, IFSA 2013 and SGPD 2019

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Iqmal Hisham Kamaruddin ◽  
Mustafa Mohd Hanefah ◽  
Zurina Shafii ◽  
Supiah Salleh ◽  
Nurazalia Zakaria
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Islamic Finance ◽  
Policy Document ◽  
Finance Industry ◽  
The World ◽  
Governance Practices ◽  
Islamic Financial Institutions ◽  
Shariah Governance

The main focus of shariah governance for an organization is to ensure that it is comply with shariah laws and regulations. Under Islamic finance industry, shariah governance is being given attention due to rapid growth of this industry in the world. For Malaysia, the authority through Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) have taken a proactive role by introducing shariah governance guidelines including the Shariah Governance Framework (SGF) 2010, the Islamic Financial Services Act (IFSA) 2013 and the latest is the Shariah Governance Policy Document (SGPD) 2019. These shariah governance guidelines are supposed to support the development of shariah governance practices especially by Islamic Financial Institutions (IFIs) in Malaysia. However, there is limited to none study conducted to compare these guidelines. These shariah governance guidelines is necessary to be compared in order to find out whether these guidelines are complemented each other and to identify any differences among these guidelines. Therefore, the aim of this study is to compare between these shariah governance guidelines. Based on the analysis, it has been found that SGPD 2019 is the most comprehensive covers on shariah governance as compared to IFSA 2013 and SGF 2010. However, these three guidelines still not become comprehensive enough, as there is still limited to none discussion on the definition and objectives of shariah governance itself.

scholarly journals Islamic Financial Services Act (IFSA) 2013 and the Sharīʿah-compliance requirement of the Islamic finance industry in Malaysia

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 94-101 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamad Akram Laldin ◽  
Hafas Furqani
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Islamic Finance ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Governance Framework ◽  
Finance Industry ◽  
Islamic Financial Institutions ◽  
Comprehensive Framework

Purpose This paper aims to observe the development of the Sharīʿah governance framework (SGF) and practice in Islamic financial institutions (IFIs) in Malaysia. Design/methodology/approach The study is a qualitative-based research. It uses various documents and content analysis approach to understand and analyze the structure, process and practice of SGF in IFIs in Malaysia. Findings It is found that the Central Bank of Malaysia, Bank Negara Malaysia, has attempted to develop a comprehensive framework of Sharīʿah governance for IFIs in Malaysia. The framework governs the practice of the industry, covers stakeholders’ scope of duties and responsibilities and provides details on processes and procedures in the operations of IFIs to achieve the objective of Sharīʿah compliance. To maintain the relevance of the SGF to the needs of the industry, the framework has also been updated recently in 2017. The amendments aim to strengthen the effectiveness of Sharīʿah governance implementation within the Islamic finance industry. Originality/value This study attempts to comprehensively examine the evolution of the SGF Sharīʿah governance framework for IFIs in Malaysia. The Malaysian model of the SGF is unique and could be emulated by other countries in developing the Islamic finance industry in their respective jurisdictions.

scholarly journals Quotation/Parenthesis Qur’an Verse Before Beginning Deed In The Structure Of Notary Deed In Sharia Financial Institutions’ Contract

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-80
Author(s):  
Sandi Aji Usman ◽  
Rasiam Rasiam
Keyword(s):  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Financial Institution ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Islamic Financial Institutions ◽  
Regulatory Approach ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Standard Structure ◽  
Contract Structure

Purpose - This research aims to reveal and describe the issue of Islamic financial institutions' contract structure, the practice of the Qur'an quotation/parenthesis in the notary deed structure in Sharia financial institutions ' contract.Method - The method used in this research is normative juridical, with the processing and analysis of data in a qualitative descriptive way, this research data is sourced from secondary data and supported by interviews from sources as supporting data Secondary. The approach is to study with the regulatory approach of legislation.Result - In Islamic Sharia or fatwa is not regulated about the structure of the deed on the deed authentic or under the hands, but which is governed only the principles or basic rules only. Structure of authentic deed made by notary official, especially the deed in financial institution that includes quotation of Qur'an verses using Indonesian language before deed title does not violate the provisions of UUJN.Implication - The absence of the form of the standard structure of sharia agreement both for sharia transactions and in particular sharia financial institutions should be the financial Services Authority in collaboration with the organization of Indonesian Notary Association (INI) who is already experts to Making authentic deed in the form of raw in accordance with UUNJ.Originality - The focus of this research is to reveal and describe the issue of Islamic financial institutions ' contract structure. 

scholarly journals Jual Beli Model ‘Inah di Lembaga Keuangan Syariah: Tinjauan Konsep, Hukum dan Implementasi

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 67
Author(s):  
Richa Angkita Mulyawisdawati ◽  
Mufti Afif
Keyword(s):  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Credit Card ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Classic Problem ◽  
Islamic Financial Institutions ◽  
Financial Transactions ◽  
Level Of Risk ◽  
Descriptive Qualitative

The sale and purchase of 'inah and tawarruq is a classic problem that is recognized or not continues to grow and be practiced by individuals and financial institutions to date. Based on the facts on the ground, this type of engineering of sale and purchase occurs in Islamic Financial Institutions (LKS), where Islamic Financial Institutions only serve and serve financial services for its customers who need funds. So much is found that most LKS activities lead to financing through murabahah scheme where the scheme of the contract is considered safe for the LKS because the level of risk is lower than other types of contract. This paper is intended to determine the nature of the concept and legal sale and purchase 'inah and tawarruq according to scholars fiqh classics and how the practices of these two transactions became an issue on financial transactions in LKS. By using descriptive qualitative method, literature approach and history, it is produced that the type of sale of 'Inah and Tawarruq is still debated by the jurists of fiqh jurisprudence and the tendency is forbidden because there is a rift of ribawi transaction in it. While in practice in LKS is still widely applied and growing especially in superior products (murabahah) as in financing business capital, credit card, home financing or home renovation or the like and gold-based financing.

scholarly journals Quotation/Parenthesis Qur’an Verse Before Beginning Deed In The Structure Of Notary Deed In Sharia Financial Institutions’ Contract

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 69
Author(s):  
Sandi Aji Usman ◽  
Rasiam Rasiam
Keyword(s):  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Financial Institution ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Islamic Financial Institutions ◽  
Regulatory Approach ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Standard Structure ◽  
Contract Structure

<p class="IABSSS"><strong>Purpose</strong> - This research aims to reveal and describe the issue of Islamic financial institutions' contract structure, the practice of the Qur'an quotation/parenthesis in the notary deed structure in Sharia financial institutions ' contract.</p><p class="IABSSS"><strong>Method</strong><strong> </strong>- The method used in this research is normative juridical, with the processing and analysis of data in a qualitative descriptive way, this research data is sourced from secondary data and supported by interviews from sources as supporting data Secondary. The approach is to study with the regulatory approach of legislation.</p><p class="IABSSS"><strong>Result</strong><strong> </strong>- In Islamic Sharia or fatwa is not regulated about the structure of the deed on the deed authentic or under the hands, but which is governed only the principles or basic rules only. Structure of authentic deed made by notary official, especially the deed in financial institution that includes quotation of Qur'an verses using Indonesian language before deed title does not violate the provisions of UUJN.</p><p class="IABSSS"><strong>Implication</strong> - The absence of the form of the standard structure of sharia agreement both for sharia transactions and in particular sharia financial institutions should be the financial Services Authority in collaboration with the organization of Indonesian Notary Association (INI) who is already experts to Making authentic deed in the form of raw in accordance with UUNJ.</p><p class="IABSSS"><strong>Originality</strong> - The focus of this research is to reveal and describe the issue of Islamic financial institutions ' contract structure.</p><p align="center"> </p>

Realising financial inclusion in Islamic finance

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 143-160 ◽  
Author(s):  
Akilu Aliyu Shinkafi ◽  
Sani Yahaya ◽  
Tijjani Alhaji Sani
Keyword(s):  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Financial Inclusion ◽  
Islamic Finance ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Financial Infrastructure ◽  
Islamic Financial Institutions ◽  
Regulatory Commitment

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to evolve a theoretical account that highlights the determinations for achieving financial inclusion in Islamic finance. Design/methodology/approach The methodology used is a library approach where the existing and relevant document remains the sources of concern. Findings The outcome of the study designates that robust technology; microcredit and microfinance services; legal and regulatory commitment of the regulators and policymakers of the Islamic financial institutions; extensive public awareness of Islamic financial services and products; financial proficiency and literacy; and financial infrastructure are some of the imperative drives for realising financial inclusion particularly for women, low income earners and rural poor. Research limitations/implications The paper limited itself to realising financial inclusion in Islamic finance. Thus, anything beyond the stated limitation is outside the scope of our objective. The paper has an inference for the concerned professional bodies, regulators, policymakers, stakeholders and practitioners of Islamic financial institutions. Originality/value The paper is original in its nature, it is also a pearl and a reference to those who may conceive and cherish the relevance of its capacity.

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