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Conceptualizing The Limits Of The Use Of Generative Ai In Economic Analysis Via A Deep Meaning Of Habs, Abderrazak Said Belabes Jul 2025

Conceptualizing The Limits Of The Use Of Generative Ai In Economic Analysis Via A Deep Meaning Of Habs, Abderrazak Said Belabes

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Islamic Economics

Generative AI is increasingly integrated into economic analysis by researchers, economic institutions, and companies specializing in real-time forecasting through macroeconomic intelligence. This development poses a challenge to specialists in the analysis of economic life in Muslim societies. In this research, I ask the following question to ChatGPT: What is the relationship between the Zamzam well and the Kaʿaba as ḥabs, and what are your sources? After showing the limits of the AI chatbot's response, both in terms of the answer to the question and in terms of the sources on which it claims to rely, the research explains why …


Evaluation Of Sustainability Reporting In Islamic Banks: The Case Of Albaraka Türk Participation Bank, Arzu Meriç Jul 2025

Evaluation Of Sustainability Reporting In Islamic Banks: The Case Of Albaraka Türk Participation Bank, Arzu Meriç

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Islamic Economics

Sustainability refers to the capacity to meet the needs of both present and future generations. Given the serious dimensions of environmental destruction, sustainability is primarily associated with environmental concerns. Organizations that pursue sustainability goals usually disclose these goals to the public via sustainability reports. The objective of this study is to assess the compliance of sustainability reports published by Islamic banks in Türkiye within the framework outlined by the Capital Markets Board. The sample for this study consists of several sustainability reports published by Albaraka Türk Participation Bank in 2019, 2020, and 2021. These reports have been selected based on …


Unveiling The Intricacies Of Shariah Governance In Islamic Financial Institutions: A Hybrid Approach, Ozair Siddiqui, Muhammad Suleman Afzal Jul 2025

Unveiling The Intricacies Of Shariah Governance In Islamic Financial Institutions: A Hybrid Approach, Ozair Siddiqui, Muhammad Suleman Afzal

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Islamic Economics

The study aims to explore Shariah governance literature by deploying a hybrid approach that fuses structured literature review with bibliometric analysis. The hybrid approach highlights emerging trends, influential aspects, most occurring keywords, intellectual clusters, emerging themes, and avenues for future research. Existing literature features limited coverage and overlooks some essential dimensions of Shariah governance. We bridge these gaps through two contributions: (1) we underscore previously overlooked, yet important themes like Shariah audit, compliance, and reporting; and (2) we do not impose any restrictions for time or region in our sample. Additionally, we also expand the coverage of literature by considering …


Islamic Finance Performance During Crises: A Bibliometric Mapping And A Systematic Literature Review, Amel Farhat, Amal Hili, Ibtissem Gannoun Jul 2025

Islamic Finance Performance During Crises: A Bibliometric Mapping And A Systematic Literature Review, Amel Farhat, Amal Hili, Ibtissem Gannoun

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Islamic Economics

This study assesses the claim that Islamic finance, with its risk-sharing, low levels of indebtedness, and asset-backed characteristics, offers a viable alternative to conventional finance during crises. Through bibliometric mapping and a systematic literature review, we explore the performance of Islamic financial systems during various crises, including the recent COVID-19 pandemic. Using VOSviewer and RStudio, we analyze 555 articles from the Scopus database to identify prominent clusters in Islamic finance, particularly focusing on its resilience during crises. Our review provides theoretical evidence supporting the robustness of Islamic finance, highlighting its ethical features and its capability to safeguard investments during economic …


The Intended Meaning Of The Text And Its Impact On Analyzing Usul Texts: A Descriptive Usul Study, Mansour Ibn Torki Ibn Motlek Elthobite Jun 2025

The Intended Meaning Of The Text And Its Impact On Analyzing Usul Texts: A Descriptive Usul Study, Mansour Ibn Torki Ibn Motlek Elthobite

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Arts and Humanities

Among the cognitive tools that can be utilized to attain scientific knowledge is "text analysis."This process involves examining texts from various perspectives, with a primary focus on understanding the intended meaning of the text.This analysis goes beyond merely interpreting the text’s surface meaning and delves into the underlying purpose of the Usul text.Such an approach makes the Usul text relevant and effective across different fields and times.This study aims to clarify the concept of the intended meaning of Usul texts and highlight the key methods through which this intended meaning can be discerned, such as through explicit mention, implication, title, …


Google Maps Comments On Business Activities In Light Of The Purposes Of Islamic Law, Hanadi Rasheed Rasheed Al-Saadiai Jun 2025

Google Maps Comments On Business Activities In Light Of The Purposes Of Islamic Law, Hanadi Rasheed Rasheed Al-Saadiai

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Arts and Humanities

Title: Google Maps comments on business activities in light of the purposes of Islamic law. Objective: To clarify the provisions of Google Maps' comments on commercial activities through the purposes of Islamic law, and the validity of Islamic law for all times and places. Findings: Google Maps, a free service provided by Google that helps in knowing directions, crossing roads, road conditions, and business lists, provide customer comments. These comments/reviews have proven their marketing power, acting like a magnet that attracts customers. Given that the purposes of Sharia equal the meanings and wisdom that the lawmakers implement in the legislation …


The Effect Of Custom In Restricting The Absolute According To Sheikh Ibn Uthaymeen Based On The Book "Al-Sharh Al-Mumti" On "Zad Al-Mustaqni", Jowzaa Bint Badi Al-Otaibi Jun 2025

The Effect Of Custom In Restricting The Absolute According To Sheikh Ibn Uthaymeen Based On The Book "Al-Sharh Al-Mumti" On "Zad Al-Mustaqni", Jowzaa Bint Badi Al-Otaibi

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Arts and Humanities

This research aims to highlight the role of custom (ʿurf) and how it is used to restrict the absolute (muṭlaq) according to Sheikh Ibn ʿUthaymīn, particularly through his book Al-Sharḥ Al-Mumtiʿ. The study also examines his other works and whether custom played a pivotal role in his interpretation of texts, as well as how he addressed the temporal and spatial changes of customs through a close reading of Al-Sharḥ Al-Mumtiʿ and his other writings. The research clarifies the significance of custom for Sheikh Ibn ʿUthaymīn, the conditions for applying custom, and the criteria for restricting …


Hadiths And Reports On The Legality Of The Call To Prayer, Sultan Bin Abdullah Al Othman Jun 2025

Hadiths And Reports On The Legality Of The Call To Prayer, Sultan Bin Abdullah Al Othman

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Arts and Humanities

This research is concerned with collecting hadiths about the legality of the call to prayer, studying them, and explaining its strangeness, and I have reached results, including: I collected ten situations in which the call to prayer is prescribed, which are: the call to prayer for the five daily prayers, before the dawn prayer, before the Friday prayer, when the devils are present, for those who are possessed, and in The ear of the newborn, to expel worries, to those who have bad character, to teach, and to something that happens All of them are authentic except for: the call …


Department Of Sharia And Islamic Studies, Faculty Of Arts And Humanities, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Ali Hamad Mahdli Alnashri Apr 2025

Department Of Sharia And Islamic Studies, Faculty Of Arts And Humanities, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Ali Hamad Mahdli Alnashri

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Arts and Humanities

Endowment banks "waqf banks" resemble commercial banks in their form and substance, but they differ in their aims and purpose. Hence, the need arose to clarify whether waqf banks are subject to the same obligations as commercial banks or if they differ. One of the most important issues to consider is the following judicial question: is zakat (almsgiving) due on waqf banks? To study this issue, the research plan was organized into an introduction, two main sections, and a conclusion, detailed as follows: the introduction includes the research problem, objectives, significance, methodology, scope, previous studies, and plan. The first section …


Halal Tourism Trend: A Systematic Literature Review, Ismail Ismail, N/A Aunur Rofiq, N/A Yuniarti Hidayah Suyoso Putra Feb 2025

Halal Tourism Trend: A Systematic Literature Review, Ismail Ismail, N/A Aunur Rofiq, N/A Yuniarti Hidayah Suyoso Putra

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Islamic Economics

This research aims to systematically review and map the research topics and themes related to Ḥalāl tourism. A total of 333 articles were reviewed from the Scopus database using the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method and the VOSviewer application. The results showed that there were 159 Ḥalāl tourism researchers, with 59 research clusters and the highest number of documents held by a researcher being 12. Indonesia emerged as the leading country in Ḥalāl tourism research, with 132 research documents. This is due to the country's focus on developing its Ḥalāl tourism potential, which is supported by its 742 languages and …


Blockchain Technology For Efficient Zakat Management In India: An Exploratory Study, Arfan Ghouse Mohiuddin, Ibrahim M.S Abolola Feb 2025

Blockchain Technology For Efficient Zakat Management In India: An Exploratory Study, Arfan Ghouse Mohiuddin, Ibrahim M.S Abolola

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Islamic Economics

This review explores how blockchain technology can revolutionize Zakāh management in India, addressing persistent transparency and trust issues. Zakāh, a core Islamic practice aimed at reducing socioeconomic inequality, often falls short of its potential due to inefficiencies and a lack of accountability in the current system. By analyzing secondary sources, this study highlights how blockchain and smart contracts can transform Zakāh collection and distribution. The proposed model promises greater transparency, trust among donors, and more efficient fund allocation, which could boost formal contributions and significantly reduce poverty in the Indian Muslim community. A critical insight is the lack of research …


تقييم الأثر على تصورات الطالبات المعلمات الذين يخضعون للأسلوب التعليمي متعددة الوسائط في الدراسات الإسلامية في السياق السعودي: دراسة نوعية للمساعدات البصرية/الرسوم البيانية, Layla Alzarah Oct 2024

تقييم الأثر على تصورات الطالبات المعلمات الذين يخضعون للأسلوب التعليمي متعددة الوسائط في الدراسات الإسلامية في السياق السعودي: دراسة نوعية للمساعدات البصرية/الرسوم البيانية, Layla Alzarah

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Educational and Psychological Sciences

Abstract Objective: This qualitative study aims to explore the perceptions of female student teachers in their final year, majoring in the Islamic Studies discipline at King Faisal University. The focus is on their experiences when practicing teaching through visuals, infographics, videos, or documentaries in various lessons of the Islamic studies curriculum, employing a multimodal instructional approach from a cognitive load perspective. The study derives common thematic strands related to individual identity, Saudi national identity, and Saudi citizenship through a literature review, with emphasis on Vision 2030. Methods: The analysis of perceptions is based on structured interviews with five questions addressing …


Empowering Women In Pakistan's Agriculture: Rethinking Sharecropping, Education, And Rural Dynamics, Sahibzada Muhammad Hamza, Nasim Shah Shirazi Sep 2024

Empowering Women In Pakistan's Agriculture: Rethinking Sharecropping, Education, And Rural Dynamics, Sahibzada Muhammad Hamza, Nasim Shah Shirazi

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Islamic Economics

This study examines the impact of sharecropping agricultural structures on women'sempowerment in Pakistan, utilizing data from the Pakistan Social and Living Standard Survey (PSLM)across three-time cohorts: 2010-2011, 2014-2015, and 2019-2020. Employing a comprehensiveempirical model and the Heckman two-step approach to address potential sample selection bias, weanalyze a sample of 315,835 respondents. Contrary to initial expectations, our findings reveal thatparticipation in sharecropping does not have a statistically significant impact on women's empowerment,as measured by female employment. However, the study identifies several other crucial determinants ofempowerment. Education consistently demonstrates a positive and significant relationship withempowerment, reinforcing its vital role in enhancing women's …


Examining The Adoptability Of Cryptocurrency In The Islamic Financial System: Perspectives From SharīʿAh Scholars, Samina Naz, Naila Nazir Sep 2024

Examining The Adoptability Of Cryptocurrency In The Islamic Financial System: Perspectives From SharīʿAh Scholars, Samina Naz, Naila Nazir

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Islamic Economics

This study explores the adoptability of cryptocurrency within the Islamicfinancial system, a topic of substantial debate among scholars and practitioners. Given thedecentralized nature of cryptocurrency, its acceptance within the conventional and Islamicfinancial systems presents unique challenges. To ascertain the legitimacy and possibleadoptability of cryptocurrency under Sharīʿah law, this paper employs qualitative researchmethods, using in-depth interviews of twenty-four Sharīʿah scholars. These scholars,selected through purposive and snowball sampling techniques, possess expert knowledgeof both cryptocurrency and the Islamic financial system. The results revealed that theacceptability of cryptocurrency in Sharīʿah-compliant financial systems is contingent onits centralization and its function as a store of value, …


The Economic Contributions Of Awqāf In Türkiye, Ozan Maraşlı, Monzer Kahf Sep 2024

The Economic Contributions Of Awqāf In Türkiye, Ozan Maraşlı, Monzer Kahf

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Islamic Economics

Waqf holds profound significance, extending beyond its economic role, rooted in the concept of qurbah—seeking closeness to Allah Ta’ālā. It embodies perpetual worship ('ibādah) dedicated to serving the needy and virtuous causes while maintaining a vital nexus with the economy as a charitable endeavor for producing added value. This study descriptively explores this nexus by analyzing the Turkish awqāf sector and its economic contributions. In Türkiye, the awqāf SECTOR comprises fused (mazbût), annexed (mülhak), new (yeni), community (cemaat), and state awqāf, along with corporate awqāf, waqf universities, and waqf healthcare institutions. Fused and annexed awqāf represent the Ottoman waqf tradition, …


Mapping Issues In Labor Economics: An Islamic Perspective For Research And Policy Development, Mohd Nahar Mohd Arshad Feb 2024

Mapping Issues In Labor Economics: An Islamic Perspective For Research And Policy Development, Mohd Nahar Mohd Arshad

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Islamic Economics

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Determinants For Acceptance And Use Of SharīʿAh Banking Digital Services In Indonesia: Applying Utaut 3, Trust, And SharīʿAh Compliance, Ade Sofyan Mulazid, Desmadi Saharuddin, Muhammad Khaerul Muttaqien, Ahmad Tibrizi Wicaksono, Fatmawati Fatmawati, Fauzan Fauzan Feb 2024

Determinants For Acceptance And Use Of SharīʿAh Banking Digital Services In Indonesia: Applying Utaut 3, Trust, And SharīʿAh Compliance, Ade Sofyan Mulazid, Desmadi Saharuddin, Muhammad Khaerul Muttaqien, Ahmad Tibrizi Wicaksono, Fatmawati Fatmawati, Fauzan Fauzan

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Islamic Economics

Digital banking is one of the services of sharīʿah banking, so the quality of these services needs to be considered. This study investigates the determinants of intention and use of sharīʿah banking digital services by Indonesian Muslims, using the modified unified theory of technology acceptance and use (UTAUT) 3 model with sharīʿah compliance and trust variables. The model was empirically tested in the Jakarta Metropolitan area using 129 responses from a field survey. The collected data were analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling. The results show that habit, personal innovativeness, and trust significantly influence the intention to use …


Socio-Cultural Dimension Of Innovation In Islamic Economics: A Comparative Analysis Of Top Innovative Countries And Muslim Countries, Husnu Tekin, Omer Faruk Tekdogan Dec 2023

Socio-Cultural Dimension Of Innovation In Islamic Economics: A Comparative Analysis Of Top Innovative Countries And Muslim Countries, Husnu Tekin, Omer Faruk Tekdogan

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Islamic Economics

In this study, we employ sub-Hofstede indexes and Global Innovation Index (GII) to demonstrate the socio-cultural dimension of innovation in Muslim countries by comparing it with top GII countries. Even though our comparative analysis points out that culture more or less matters in terms of innovation performance of countries, it seems that sub-Hofstede indexes are not sufficient alone to reveal the innovation performance of economies. On the other hand, even though Islam encourages innovative activities for Muslims, most of the Muslim countries have relatively lower R&D expenditures per capita compared to the top GII countries. Muslim countries with several exceptions …


Islamic And Conventional Financial Literacy: Systematic And Bibliometric Literature Analyses, Mahmood Nathie, Nurul Shahnaz Mahdzan, Mohamed Hisham Hanifa, Wan Marhaini Ahmad, Rozaimah Zainudin Dec 2023

Islamic And Conventional Financial Literacy: Systematic And Bibliometric Literature Analyses, Mahmood Nathie, Nurul Shahnaz Mahdzan, Mohamed Hisham Hanifa, Wan Marhaini Ahmad, Rozaimah Zainudin

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Islamic Economics

This paper conducts a comprehensive systematic and bibliometric review to find compatibilities and discordances in the literature concerning Islamic and conventional financial literacy. Using PRISMA-P record retrieval protocols, a total of 1,824 papers comprising 1,625 conventional and 199 Islamic financial literacy (IFL) research papers were extracted from the Scopus database and selected for bibliometric analysis. The VOSviewer software was used to construct and visualise bibliometric networks of publications in leading academic journals, individual publications, citations, and the extent of academic collaboration between institutions, authors and countries. Results reveal that IFL research is in its infancy relative to its conventional counterpart. …


Economic Evaluation Of Islamic Banking In Pakistan, Salman Ahmed Shaikh Mar 2023

Economic Evaluation Of Islamic Banking In Pakistan, Salman Ahmed Shaikh

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Islamic Economics

The term Islamic in Islamic banking naturally raises the question of what this word adds to the concept and practice of banking? The early literature on Islamic economics raised the bar of expectations and envisioned Islamic banking as distinct from conventional banking by avoiding interest in letters and spirit. Interest-based banking was thought to suffer from exclusion, inequality, injustice, misallocation of capital resources and concentration of capital. It was thought that Islamic banking, while avoiding interest, would be more inclusive, equitable, and fair and would result in a broad allocation of resources without the exclusionary criterion of a fixed cost …


Malaysian Tākāful Agents' Ethical Professional Behavior: A Systematic Literature Review, Nor Arini Abdullah, Shahir Akram Hassan Mar 2023

Malaysian Tākāful Agents' Ethical Professional Behavior: A Systematic Literature Review, Nor Arini Abdullah, Shahir Akram Hassan

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Islamic Economics

This paper examines the ethical behaviour of Malaysian tākāful agents through extensive exploration of several studies on ethical practices in the tākāful industry. The ethical behaviour of the tākāful agent contributes to inevitable consequences in the agent's efforts to attract participants to join tākāful schemes. These positive or negative consequences affect both participants and tākāful businesses. Despite the abundance of research on tākāful agents, research that applies the systematic literature review (SLR) method on the ethical behaviour of the tākāfultākāful agent is rarely available; therefore, this gap needs to be filled. The purpose of this study is to examine the …


A Bibliometric Analysis Of The Journal Of King Abdulaziz University: Islamic Economics, Yunice Karina Tumewang Mar 2023

A Bibliometric Analysis Of The Journal Of King Abdulaziz University: Islamic Economics, Yunice Karina Tumewang

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Islamic Economics

With the growing interest and importance of Islamic economics in today's world, the Islamic Economics Journal of King Abdulaziz University, as the first academic journal in this discipline, plays a prominent-and still is playing- an important role in providing insight into current practice and shaping the development of Islamic economic literature. The first issue of the journal appeared four decades ago; in 1983 In 2009 the journal has been indexed by Scopus for the first. This study aims to identify significant trends in this journal and trace its evolution from its first indexation by Scopus in 2009 till August 31, …


Islamic Human Development Index (I-Hdi) And Poverty Reduction In Oic Countries, Maizura Md Isa, Mohamed Ariff Abdul Kareem, Mohamed Eskandar Shah, Nasim S. Shirazi Feb 2023

Islamic Human Development Index (I-Hdi) And Poverty Reduction In Oic Countries, Maizura Md Isa, Mohamed Ariff Abdul Kareem, Mohamed Eskandar Shah, Nasim S. Shirazi

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Islamic Economics

The fight against poverty requires a broader perspective than simply focusing on the issue of income insufficiency. Thus, adopting human development strategies is relevant to poverty alleviation because it provides an incentive to broaden the database on poverty by studying the deprivation of a human being's functioning and capabilities. The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has developed the Human Development Index (HDI), considered the most comprehensive indicator. However, it is not fully compatible and sufficient to measure human development from the Islamic perspective. This study attempts to explore the Islamic Human Development Index (i-HDI) based on the five pillars of …


Economic And Shariah Considerations In Debt Financing, Abdulazeem Abozaid Oct 2022

Economic And Shariah Considerations In Debt Financing, Abdulazeem Abozaid

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Islamic Economics

This paper includes suggestions for minor amendments to the Zarqa’s paper, and for legal and economic analyzes of the reality of debt financing in financial institutions; regardless of their identity (i.e., Islamic, or conventional). After presenting these detailed comments on Zarqa’s research, the paper begins by answering questions raised by the journal's editorial board. Through the answers, the paper compares normal deferred payment sales, i.e., those that take place outside the spectrum of financial institutions, with usury-based financing. It then compares debt financing (via financial intermediation) in Islamic financial institutions and usury-based financing. The paper shows that direct deferred payment …


Trends And Contributions In Islamic Economics Research: A Decade Bibliometric Analysis Of Four Journals In Scopus Database, Lawan Bello, Mohamed Aslam Haneef Jul 2022

Trends And Contributions In Islamic Economics Research: A Decade Bibliometric Analysis Of Four Journals In Scopus Database, Lawan Bello, Mohamed Aslam Haneef

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Islamic Economics

Research strengthens a discipline, and it has an enormous impact, locally and globally. Moreover, it provides solutions to human problems for the wellbeing of all. The rapid growth of scientific research in Islamic economics and the increase in the poverty rate among Muslim communities necessitated the urgent need to assess the trends in its knowledge construction and make future research in line with its aims to address current problems. On this reflection, bibliometric research was conducted on four influential Islamic economics journals in the Scopus database from 2010 to 2019. The study identified the productivity of the discipline and examined …


A Book Review On Ṣukūk: Principles And Practices Beebee Salma Sairally & Marjan Abdullah International Shariah Research Academy For Islamic Finance (Isra), 1st Edition, 2018, Bello Sani Yahuza Jul 2022

A Book Review On Ṣukūk: Principles And Practices Beebee Salma Sairally & Marjan Abdullah International Shariah Research Academy For Islamic Finance (Isra), 1st Edition, 2018, Bello Sani Yahuza

Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Islamic Economics

Ṣukūk is as essential a mechanism for developing the Islamic finance industry as the industry itself. It provides the opportunity to apply Sharī’ah principles in a modern outfit. The complex nature of Ṣukūk, beginning with the underwriting stage to the dissolution, requires a dynamic, but due diligent process. As such, selecting it alone for an in-depth publication is a momentum contribution to the existing literature. Ṣukūk: Principles and Practices has been a unique contribution to the overall development of the Islamic finance industry. Prior to its publication, the subject matter of Ṣukūk was usually scattered throughout a book chapter, a …