Islamic Development in Palestine - A Comparative Study

This book assesses the capabilities of an Islamic approach in aiding self-organisation by examining the case of the occupied Palestinian territories in conjunction with a comparative analysis of four other nations. Three main mechanisms of Islamic development are explored; finance, microfinance and charity. Identifying the need to recognise the non-linear nature of societal interaction at the individual, community and state levels, the book uses complexity theory to better understand development. It assesses the role of Islamic development at macro and micro levels and identifies issues with rigid and hierarchical policy making.

List of contents

Introduction 1. The Practicality of Islamic Development Mechanisms 2. Comparative Studies: Iran and Egypt 3. Comparative Studies: Malaysia and Lebanon 4. The Occupied Palestinian Territories 5. Islamic Finance in the Occupied Palestinian Territories 6. Islamic Microfinance in the Occupied Palestinian Territories 7. Zakat and Islamic Charities in the West Bank 8. Conclusion

About the author

Stephen Royle is an experienced analyst based in the Middle East. He has previously been an advisor to the Palestinian Prime Minister. Stephen obtained his PhD from the Department of Politics, Philosophy and Religion, at the University of Lancaster, United Kingdom

Summary

This book assesses the capabilities of an Islamic approach in aiding self-organisation by examining the case of the occupied Palestinian territories in conjunction with a comparative analysis of four other nations. Three main mechanisms of Islamic development are explored; finance, microfinance and charity. Identifying the need to recognise the non-linear nature of societal interaction at the individual, community and state levels, the book uses complexity theory to better understand development. It assesses the role of Islamic development at macro and micro levels and identifies issues with rigid and hierarchical policy making.

Product details

• Authors: Stephen Royle, Stephen (Lancaster University) Royle, Royle Stephen
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 06.10.2016
• EAN: 9781138640818
• ISBN: 978-1-138-64081-8
• No. of pages: 210
• Series: Routledge Studies on the Arab-Israeli Conflict; Routledge Studies on the Arab-Israeli Conflict
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Politics; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Regional Studies, POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / Middle Eastern, Middle East, Islamic Studies, Politics and government, Palestine, Regional / International studies, Development Studies, Relating to Islamic / Muslim people and groups, Social groups: religious groups and communities