“Response to Comments on ‘Crisis in Islamic Economics’”. Rejoinder, Journal of King Abdulaziz
University: Islamic Economics, 25: 2, p.227-250,(Sept. 2012)
Original paper, referenced below, was published as a discussion paper in JKAU: Islamic Economics journal. Many authors gave their comments on the paper. This is the RESPONSE to the comments on this paper:
“Crisis in Islamic Economics: Diagnosis and Prescriptions,”, Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Islamic Economics, 25: 1 ,(April/May 2012)
ABSTRACT
The main assertion of my earlier paper is that, as a whole, Muslims are following western models for
development instead of the model so successfully demonstrated by our Prophet Mohammad S.A.W.
Some preliminary clarifications of this idea are needed before I turn to the comments of my critics.
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Crisis in Islamic Economics: Diagnosis and Prescriptions - Original Discussion paper in JKAU: Islamic Economics journal, which was commented upon.