The business financial inclusion benefits from an Islamic point of view : a qualitative inquiry

Author

Umar, Umar Habibu

Source

Islamic Economic Studies

Issue

Vol. 28, Issue 1 (31 Aug. 2020), pp.83-100, 18 p.

Publisher

Islamic Development Bank (IDB) Islamic Research and Training Institute (IRTI)

Publication Date

2020-08-31

Country of Publication

Saudi Arabia

No. of Pages

18

Main Subjects

Islamic Economics and Finance

Abstract EN

Purpose - This study explores the benefits of business financial inclusion from the Islamic perspective in Nigeria by selecting Kano state as a case study.

Design/methodology/approach - Primary data were generated through semi-structured interviews with experts who comprised professional accountants/consultants and experienced traders.

Thematic analysis was applied to examine the data collected.

In addition, observations were made in some selected stores and shops to complement the interview results.

Findings - The study finds that the benefits of business financial inclusion include recordkeeping improvement, reduction of the risks of bad debts, reduction of the risks associated with cash, enhancing business zakah for poverty alleviation, sales improvement and business growth, getting supports from government and other development organizations and the provision of employment opportunities.

Research limitations/implications - This study is purely qualitative, and, as such, it has some limitations in terms of generalization.

Practical implications - The practical implication of this study is that the use of electronic payment methods, especially point of sales, enhances the business financial inclusion, which consequently maximizes their wealth and contributes to the reduction of poverty to the barest minimum in the society.

Social implications - The social implication of the findings is that businesses that are financially included are in a better position to discharge religious, philanthropic and other benevolent activities, such as zakah, qard hasan, waqf and sadaqah, for the welfare of the ummah.

Originality/value - The study points out the benefits of financial inclusion not only to businesses but also to other members of the society at large.

American Psychological Association (APA)

Umar, Umar Habibu. 2020. The business financial inclusion benefits from an Islamic point of view : a qualitative inquiry. Islamic Economic Studies،Vol. 28, no. 1, pp.83-100.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1241562

Modern Language Association (MLA)

Umar, Umar Habibu. The business financial inclusion benefits from an Islamic point of view : a qualitative inquiry. Islamic Economic Studies Vol. 28, no. 1 (Aug. 2020), pp.83-100.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1241562

American Medical Association (AMA)

Umar, Umar Habibu. The business financial inclusion benefits from an Islamic point of view : a qualitative inquiry. Islamic Economic Studies. 2020. Vol. 28, no. 1, pp.83-100.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1241562

Data Type

Journal Articles

Language

English

Notes

Includes bibliographical references : p. 96-100

Record ID

BIM-1241562