Moral Economy of Islam: Institute of International Studies; University of California, Berkeley
Baeck, Louis. The economic thought of classical Islam. (Arab-Muslim Contributions to Political Economic Thought) Diogenes, n154 (Summer, 1991):99 (17 pages). Abstract: Islamic philosophers and scholars made important contributions to the development of economics beginning in the 12th century. Based on concepts developed by Greek philosophy, Islamic economics added a moral and religious dimension that stimulated medieval European scholasticism. Important figures in classical Islamic economic thought include Al-Dimashqi, Ibn Taymiya, Ibn Rushd (Averroes), Ibn Khaldoun and Al-Maqrizi.
Brody, Deborah From Glasnost to Zakat. Foundation news. Vol. 31, No. 4:59-61 (July 1990)
Doxey, John. Bringing the Koran to the corner office. (Islamic businessmen in Turkey) (Letter From Istanbul)(Industrial Edition) (Column) Business Week, n3411 (Feb 13, 1995):28D (2 pages). Pub Type: Column. Abstract: Erol Yarar is the leader of a group of Turkish business executives who believe in applying the teachings of the Koran to their business philosophy. They do not charge interest on loans, for example. These executives are part of a growing tide of Islamic fundamentalism in Turkey.
Esposito, John L.; Voll, John O. Khurshid Ahmad: Muslim activist-economist. Muslim World v80, n1 (Jan, 1990):24 (13 pages).
Ghazanfar, Shaikh M. Scholastic economics and Arab scholars: the "great gap" thesis reconsidered. (Arab-Muslim Contributions to Political Economic Thought) Diogenes, n154 (Summer, 1991):117 (14 pages). Abstract: Joseph A. Schumpeter, ignoring the contributions of Arab scholars, argued in 1954 that there was a 'great gap' in the history of economics between the ancient Greeks and the medieval Scholastics. Because of Schumpeter's prominence, other economists have followed his lead, creating a 'blind spot' in economic history. In fact, Arab scholars had an enormous impact on Scholasticism. Medieval European scholars travelled to Arab countries, read Arab works in translation and attended Muslim seminaries. Arab contributions to economics should be more widely recognized.
Hertsgaard, Mark. Still ticking ... the Vatican's dark marriage to Islam has kept birth control off the international agenda. (Sex & Politics - United Nations Conference on Environment and Development) (Cover Story) Mother Jones v18, n2 (March-April, 1993):20 (10 pages). Pub Type: Cover Story. Abstract: The Vatican and its Muslim allies removed family planning from the UNCED Agenda 21 deliberations. Their hidden motivation is fear of empowering women to choose non-motherhood, which is very threatening to the current conservative Catholic and fundamentalist Islamic leadership.
Howell, Llewellyn D. Islam as a political force. (Column) USA Today (Magazine) v120, n2564 (May, 1992):67. Pub Type: Column. Abstract: Islam is as much an ideology as a religion and it may replace communism as an international force, especially in developing countries. Islamic politics and economics are a threat to human rights because they cannot tolerate diversity.
Islam in Modern Turkey: Religion, Politics and Literature in a Secular State. (book reviews) Middle East, n207 (Jan, 1992):41. Pub Type: Review.
Islam's interest: Pakistan. Economist v322, n7742 (Jan 18, 1992):33 (2 pages). Abstract: Pakistan's banking system is threatened by the decision of the nation's Federal Shariat Court that all financial laws that violate the Islamic prohibition against riba (usury) are invalid. The court has given the government a Jun 30, 1992 deadline to amend banking laws.
Islamic clout. (Editorial) Nation v254, n3 (Jan 27, 1992):75 (2 pages). Pub Type: Editorial. Abstract: Islamic militants experienced a huge victory in the parliamentary elections of Algeria in Dec 1991. Middle Eastern governments should suppress the Islamic movement because it offers only pieties and slogans, instead of dealing with economic issues.
Khan, Muhammad Akram. The future of Islamic economics. (Islam and the Future) Futures v23, n3 (April, 1991):248 (14 pages). Abstract: In view of the economic problems of the present age and the inability of neoclassical economics to analyse them and suggest acceptable solutions, Islamic economics holds promise for the future. This article consists of four parts. The first introduces the Islamic worldview and economic objectives of Islam. The second part argues that only Islamic economics has the potential to respond to the economic problems of the future. Part three sheds light on major Islamic economic institutions as they exist today. It points out the problems and challenges of these institutions. The last part presents some concluding remarks. (Reprinted by permission of the publisher.Sidel, John.
Mango, Andrew. Islam returns to politics: Turkey. (Islamic resurgence) Economist v326, n7800 (Feb 27, 1993):58. Abstract: The Welfare Party under Necmettin Erbakan is gaining waging campaignst bring Islam into the political mainstream. A more radical form of Islam became evident when a car bomb killed journalist Ugur Mumcu, who supported a secular republican government.
Pilgrims and politics at Mecca. (Islam) U.S. News & World Report v107, n4 (July 24, 1989):14.
Politics in Indonesia: Democracy, Islam and the Ideology of Tolerance. (book reviews) Far Eastern Economic Review v159, n19 (May 9, 1996):60. Pub Type: Review.
Quinn-Judge, Sophie. Power of Islam. (the influence of Islam in the politics of Tajikistan) Far Eastern Economic Review v154, n42 (Oct 17, 1991):29.
Rashid, Ahmed. Schools for soldiers: Islamic schools mix religion and politics.(Islam)(Cover Story) Far Eastern Economic Review v158, n10 (March 9, 1995):25. Pub Type: Cover Story. Abstract: Fundamentalist Islamic schools called madrassas have proliferated in Pakistan, to the frustration of the present govt. The schools flourished under the dictatorship of Gen Zia-ul Haq, and some 2500 of them around the country teach the state curriculum as well as religious doctrine and, sometimes, weapons use. They are often superior to state-run schools, with smaller classes and more services for the disabled. They typically have strong support from the local community.
State Politics and Islam. (book reviews) Far Eastern Economic Review v142, n46 (Nov 17, 1988):87. Pub Type: Review.
The cash-flow of God. (Islamic economics) (A Survey of Islam) Economist v332, n7875 (August 6, 1994):I8 (3 pages). Abstract: The economic system in Islamic countries forbids interest, and banks money in business instead of loaning money. The banks buy whatever the business needs and then charge them a small fee in addition to the cost of the items.
The Politics of Pan-Islam: Ideology and Organization. (book reviews) TLS. Times Literary Supplement, n4588 (March 8, 1991):8. Pub Type: Review.
The subtler way: Jordan. (Islam and politics) Economist v327, n7805 (April 3, 1993):43. Abstract: The election of 22 members of the conservative Muslim Brotherhood to Jordan's parliament seems to have curbed political violence in that country. The failure of their attempt to legislate gender segregation in schools shows that there is little public support for their views.
Tripp, Charles. Radical Islam: Medieval Theology and Modern Politics. (book reviews) Times Educational Supplement, n3892 (Feb 1, 1991):28. Pub Type: Review.
Tsuruoka, Doug. Strong fundamentals: in Malaysia, Islam is a basis for business. (Kohilal, a company that sells food and household items to Muslim consumers) Far Eastern Economic Review v156, n37 (Sept 16, 1993):74 (2 pages). Abstract: Kohilal is a Malaysian firm that specializes in producing food and household items that are halal, meaning that they conform to Islamic beliefs, and in selling these products to the country's 10 million Muslims. Chmn Ismail Abdullah believes that the firm's success proves that profitability can be compatible with Islam. The company claims a 20% profit margin for 1992, but in accordance with the Koran all earnings are reinvested for the socio-economic benefit of Malaysians. Kohilal is closely associated with Parti Islam, Malaysia's opposition Islamic fundamentalist party.
Tsuruoka, Doug. Muslim brothers: Malaysia uses Islamic solidarity to bolster Mideast ties. Far Eastern Economic Review v156, n23 (June 10, 1993):62 (2 pages). Abstract: Malaysia hopes that its status as a Muslim country will enable it to improve economic links with Middle Eastern countries. Specifically, the Malaysian government wants trade with the Middle East to go up by 10-15% for the remainder of the 1990s. Malaysia's ambitions may encourage Japan to invest in the Middle East as governments there would like it to do by providing an East Asian Muslim partner with whom the Japanese could cooperate on joint projects.
Vatikiotis, P.J. Islam on the move? (Islam and world politics) Encounter v73, n4 (Nov, 1989):46 (8 pages).
Weiss, Dieter. The struggle for a viable Islamic economy. Muslim World v79, n1 (Jan, 1989):46 (13 pages).
Wilkinson, Ray. A 'wind turns' in Algeria; a bloody Islamic revolt derails free elections. Newsweek v117, n24 (June 17, 1991):41.
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