Islamic Finance and Global Capitalism: An Alternative to the Market Economy

Introduction - Is there an alternative?.- 1 In the beginning.- 2 From the swinging '60s to AI - the emergence of Islamic finance.- 3 2008 financial crisis - Did Islamic finance outperform traditional finance?.- 4 Murabaha, Salam and Takaful - Do these models reflect Islamic finance values?.- 5 Sukuk, Wikileaks and the Markets.- 6 Climate change and sustainability - Is Islamic finance part of the answer?.- 7 Are Islamic financial institutions too timid when entering new markets?.- 8 From AAIOFI to the World Bank: Is Islamic finance integrated into the global economy?.- 9 Islamophobia - the biggest hurdle for the sector's growth?.- 10 Innovation or complexity: Could there be a boom and bust in Islamic finance?.- 11 2020s and beyond: What does the future hold for Islamic finance's place in the global economy.