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“Love conquers all?”: Women's narratives on polygyny as an internal critique of intersecting patriarchies

open access: yesFeminist Anthropology, Volume 6, Issue 2, November 2025.
Abstract This article unveils how gender inequality and colonial dichotomy became visible in the practice of polygyny among Muslim‐Christian intermarried couples in the southern Philippines. Based on ethnographic research conducted in Iligan, it documents the lived experiences of Christian wives, Maranao Muslim women, and female Muslim converts.
Asuna Yoshizawa
wiley   +1 more source

The Challenges of Shariah Penal Code and Legal Pluralism in Aceh

open access: yesJurnal Media Hukum, 2020
An outstanding feature of Aceh Special Region is its autonomy relating to the administration of Islamic Criminal justice system. Undoubtedly this power is one of the key features of the devolution of power to the region.
Muhammad Razi, Khairil Azmin Mokhtar
doaj  

Does faith move stock markets? Evidence from Saudi Arabia [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
This paper investigates the effects of religious beliefs on stock prices. Our findings support the viewpoint that the religious tenets have important bearing on portfolio choices of investors.
Abdullah Ibnrubbian   +27 more
core   +1 more source

Hydro‐Insurgency: Weaponization of Water Resources and Infrastructure in Northeast Syria

open access: yesWorld Water Policy, Volume 11, Issue 4, Page 924-938, November 2025.
ABSTRACT This article examines the strategic weaponization of water resources by Turkey‐backed armed groups in Northeast Syria (NES) within the broader context of the Syrian civil war. As the conflict evolved, water infrastructure—dams, rivers, and irrigation systems—became central to warfare, governance, and foreign agendas. The article introduces the
Farhad Hassan Abdullah Mamshai
wiley   +1 more source

Integrated Waqf Farm: A Contemporary Model for Waqf Land Development

open access: yesUlul Albab: Jurnal Studi dan Penelitian Hukum Islam
The important role of waqf is felt to have been greatly reduced recently, due to various problems faced in developing waqf land. The lack of nazhir competence, limited development capital, and management that is not yet professional are some of the many ...
Alvi Amalia Lutfi   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Corporate governance in institutions offering Islamic financial services : issues and options [PDF]

open access: yes
This paper reviews institutions offering Islamic financial services (IIFS) corporate governance challenges and suggests options to address them. It first points out the importance of corporate governance for IIFS, where it would require a distinct ...
Grais, Wafik, Pellegrini, Matteo
core  

Niche Markets and Their Lessons [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
Markets are full of nooks and crannies. Out of the glare of the big economies and their public exchanges, markets specializing by financial product, activity, or industry thrive, often attracting little by way of formal regulatory oversight. But there is
Jordan, Cally
core   +1 more source

Factors Affecting Sukuk Return and Issuance: Insight from Sukuk Market of Türkiye

open access: yesKocatepe İslami İlimler Dergisi
Since the first sukuk issuance in 2001, sukuk transaction volumes have been increasing day by day in major financial markets. Sukuk has become an attractive investment tool, especially for US and EU investors, as well as being preferred by investors who ...
Ender Baykut
doaj   +1 more source

Islamic finance and its relevance to Canadian financial system [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
The study examines the concept of Islamic Finance and its relevance to the Canadian Financial System. Islamic Finance has been practiced successfully in the Muslim countries for the last few decades and is now migrating into the western financial system.

core   +1 more source

The Benefits and Importance of Commercial Real Estate [PDF]

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The economic climate of late has battered investment classes across the board, including commercial real estate. Aside from the usual arguments about including real estate in a well-diversified portfolio, there are compelling reasons to invest in ...
Shaukat, Mughees
core   +1 more source

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