Champions of Islamic Finance are thoroughly convinced that “Islam” and “modern” are not contradictions. Far more than the Western capitalist system, the religious parameters taken from the Quran and Sharia law form the basis for a system that places focus on ethical values, equitable division of risk, and the support of economically disadvantaged members of society. From the old bazaars of Istanbul and the new, religion-driven entrepreneurs and so-called “Islamic Calvinists” of Anatolia, to the sparkling skyscrapers of Bahrain, Qatar, Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Islamic Finance is indeed playing an increasingly significant role in society.
Documentary: Islamic Economics (2011)
Directed by: Jörg Bundschuh, Matthias Heeder & Nigel McCarthy
Production: Kick-Flim, Fork Films
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