2019
DOI: 10.18646/2056.63.19-008
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Islamic Financial Wealth Management: Empowering Women in Islamic Societies

Abstract: The gender gap in Islamic wealth management is an area often not discussed as some perceive Islam as a religion that bans women from acquiring and managing wealth separately from the men in their life. Therefore, this paper aims to explore the economic status of women from an Islamic perspective by examining the relevant literature. Drawing from the Malaysian context, this paper illustrates the gender gap in financial inclusion and also looks at market opportunities to empower women financially. This is a conc… Show more

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“…Financial planning helps Muslims manage their wealth to obtain returns and protection on the wealth acquired, according to Sharia principles. Therefore, any wealth management process must comply with Sharia rules and not harm individuals or society overall (Mahadi et al, 2019). Thus, the following research hypothesis is proposed: H6.…”
Section: Financial Planning and Islamic Welfarementioning
confidence: 99%
“…Financial planning helps Muslims manage their wealth to obtain returns and protection on the wealth acquired, according to Sharia principles. Therefore, any wealth management process must comply with Sharia rules and not harm individuals or society overall (Mahadi et al, 2019). Thus, the following research hypothesis is proposed: H6.…”
Section: Financial Planning and Islamic Welfarementioning
confidence: 99%
“…According to Amanda et al (2018), IWM consists of Islamic financial planning and investment portfolio management. IWM is different from conventional wealth management, especially in terms of prohibiting usury, gharar (uncertainty), maysir (gambling) and the use of prohibited goods (Mahadi et al , 2019).…”
Section: Literature Reviewmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Furthermore, according to the Malaysian Securities Commission in Mahadi et al (2019), the uniqueness of IWM lies in sharia compliance and also in the use of waqf assets (Islamic endowment) to mobilize funds. This is done to redistribute the wealth of the community, which can ultimately realize social development and community welfare.…”
Section: Literature Reviewmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…In addition, there is no evidence from the available literature on a framework that will guide potential women social entrepreneurs in Muslim countries. Indeed, there is a gap in Islamic wealth management and the financial inclusion of women in Muslim societies (Mahadi et al, 2019).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%