...Islam Kamal Purpose This research aims to examine how the clarity of interest-condemning verses in religious texts, coupled with the influence of religious authorities, has shaped the discourse on prohibiting interest-bearing loans across Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Design/methodology...

... commands (Ahkaam) and principles. It highlights the fact of the universal prohibition of Riba in revealed religions – Judaism, Christianity and Islam – as well as other religions – Hinduism and Buddhism. Section 2 contributes literature review. Section 3 highlights nature of interest and usury...

...Jonathan Edward Leightner Purpose This paper aims to argue that markets need a foundation of morality to promote the long-run success of an economy. Design/methodology/approach Three types of ethical theories are discussed and compared with what the sacred scriptures of Islam and Christianity...

.../approach This paper seeks to analyze how the Abrahamic religions approach the issue of interest. For the sake chronology, the Judaic approach will be first analyzed, referring to the main arguments that served as basis for the lift of the ban. Subsequent to the rational arguments raised in the Christian...