Purpose: The purpose of this study is to identify the competencies required of Shari’ah auditor (SAR) in the Islamic banking environment. Design/methodology/approach: A qualitative approach using a multiple-case study through the semi-structured interview was used. Data was gathered from a...

Frontmatter -- CONTENTS -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- 1 Reflecting on Islamic Banking and Financial Crisis: Risks, Reputation and Stability -- 2 Reshaping the Islamic Finance Industry: Applying the Lessons Learned from the Global Financial Crisis -- 3 Assessing the Resilience of...

Purpose: This study aims to examine and compare the current waqf governance practices in waqf institutions in Malaysia. Design/methodology/approach: This paper reviews professional documents and literature to propose a new and practical waqf governance measurement. Waqf governance measurements...

Purpose – The objective of this paper is to determine the level of compliance with Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI) accounting standards by Islamic banks of Bahrain. Design/methodology/approach – The paper is based on diffusion of innovation...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate whether the voluntary financial and environmental disclosures through the internet can be explained by the same determinants as in conventional reporting. Specifically, this paper examines the relationship between the extent of financial...