Vol. 6 No. 2 (2023)

Indonesia, Turkey, China, Malaysia

We are pleased to present Volume 6, Number 2 (2023) of El Barka: Journal of Islamic Economics and Business, featuring a collection of forward-looking studies from scholars affiliated with renowned institutions across Turkey, China, Malaysia, and Indonesia. The articles in this edition explore a wide spectrum of contemporary themes in Islamic economics and business, including strategic foresight for future-proofing Islamic enterprises, women’s empowerment through Baitul Maal wat Tamwil modelling, comparative governance of waqf institutions, and the digital transformation toward a cashless society. Other contributions examine Islamic expenditure patterns, customer experience and brand trust in digital Islamic-only banks, and the interplay between fossil energy consumption, trade, and CO₂ emissions in Indonesia. This issue underscores El Barka’s growing international reach and its commitment to promoting diverse, data-driven, and globally relevant scholarship in Islamic economics and finance.

Published: 2024-01-09

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