Appraisal of the status on research on labor economics in the islamic framework

Other Title(s)

مد جسور التواصل بين البحث و التعليم في الاقتصاد الإسلامي

Author

Qaid, Rasim N.

Source

The 7th International Conference in Islamic economics : thirty years of research in islamic economics solutions and applications of contermporary economic issues 24-26 Rabie Awal 1429 H 1-3 April 2008 G.

Publisher

King Abdulaziz University Islamic Economics Institute

Publication Date

2008-04-30

Country of Publication

Saudi Arabia

No. of Pages

16

Main Subjects

Islamic Studies

English Abstract

As more Muslims in various Islamic countries seek to learn about Islamic economics, it is time for an educational system at all levels to be there to help in providing that education to them.

This paper attempts to answer basic questions regarding the role of research in developing and delivering a well-rounded curriculum in Islamic economics: is research taking an active role in keeping up with the rapid developments in the field of Islamic economics? Are there any attempts by research community to access levels of Islamic financial literacy among Muslims and to highlight the importance of spreading Islamic financial knowledge through the educational system? Is the educational system in various Islamic countries living up to its moral and religious obligations by creating awareness amongst Muslims of the viability of Islamic finance and preparing “the typical” Muslim to manage his/her financial affairs and to make sound and informed financial decisions in line with the principles of the Al Shariah? It can be strongly argued that the effectiveness and the contributions of research in Islamic economics may well be broadly measured by the level of application and integration of its findings in teaching and curriculum development.

Therefore, in addition to reviewing selected available pertinent literature, this study scans the undergraduate economic/finance curriculum of some leading universities in various Islamic countries.

The aim is to appraise the level of collaboration between the research community and higher educational institutions, and to establish whether the research community is taking proactive approach in assimilating research into the educational system and utilizing its findings in designing and teaching relevant and practical courses in the field of Islamic economics.

Language

English

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Notes

Includes bibliographical references : p. 196-197

Record ID

BIM-858110