The Institute of Islamic Banking and Insurance is pleased to be associated with GMB Publishing in putting together this important publication.

It demonstrates the areas where considerable progress has been made by Islamic financial institutions in offering alternative products and services, based on Islamic principles laid down in the Shari’a.

The contributors are leading professionals with expertise in the subject matter, and I hope that many will find the book invaluable in understanding how the principles of Islamic financing and investments are being practiced in modern times.